In the NBA regular season, the Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 117-115.

After the game, Antetokounmpo accepted an interview with reporters. Talking about Turner being booed by Pacers fans, he said: "This is more important than the sport itself. He will go home and think, 'Well, ten years of hard work have been in vain.' For anyone who has devoted ten years to the game and to the Pacers, this is unfair."

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In this campaign, Antetokounmpo performed comprehensively on both offense and defense. He played 31 minutes and made 14 of 21 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 9 free throws. He scored 33 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus value of +8.