I Milwaukee Bucks they won a hard-fought victory against the Houston Rockets, but the 101-100 success was not without controversy. It’s all about Giannis Antetokounmpoprotagonist of a great block on Alperen Sengun which allowed the Bucks to recover the ball.
Immediately afterwards, however, the Greek appears to have stepped on the back line while receiving the ball to start the offensive transition. A clear refereeing error which, if detected, would have given possession back to the Rockets, still ahead 100-99 with just a few seconds left.
This isn’t the first time Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have found themselves at the center of similar incidents. In December 2017, a similar situation led to a decisive basket against the Thunderwhile in 2021, during the playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets, another controversy related to the line saw Kevin Durant protagonist, with a shot that was considered, in this case rightly, two points instead of three due to his foot on the bow.
Criticisms aside, this victory is a breath of fresh air for the Bucks, still looking for the right continuity this season. Arbitration episodes can cause discussion (as happened with the Game winner by Tatum), but Milwaukee cannot afford to let these opportunities slip away: every victory is essential to get back up and leave a complicated start behind.
