Giannis Antetokounmpo hustled his way to 31 points, 20 rebounds, and 7 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Toronto Raptors 122-116 on Friday. But the highlight everyone’s replaying is not a dunk, but the stare-down. After Scottie Barnes flexed in Giannis’ face, the Greek Freak answered the only way he knows how.

By sending Barnes to the floor on the very next possession. Post-game, Giannis did not shy away from saying what he felt, either. “That’s a tech,” he said. “Obviously, he’s a great talent, but that specific play? That’s a tech.” The tension was heavy, but Giannis let his game do the talking yet again. Barnes finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, but it was Giannis’ statement night, physically and emotionally.

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