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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks did more than beat the Chicago Bulls — they added fuel to a growing rivalry. Late in the Eastern conference matchup, with the result already decided, Giannis rose for a powerful windmill dunk instead of dribbling out the clock. Bulls center Nikola Vucevic took exception and confronted him, sparking visible tension on the floor.
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After the game, Giannis went to social media and wrote, “I ain’t no painter but you get the picture💯🤞🏽,” turning the dunk into a full-on statement. He is coming off a calf injury and playing with urgency. This was about edge, not etiquette. The message to the league and the Bulls felt obvious: Milwaukee is fighting, and Giannis is leading the charge.
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