Giannis Antetokounmpo trolled by NBA stars for failing to guard Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler

Miami Heat struck first in ir second-round matchup against Milwaukee Bucks, securing a 115-104 win on Monday night. Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler was a man on a mission as he racked up a personal playoff career-high of 40 points while also contributing four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in game. Although Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo struggled to get going, he finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. However,  25-year-old faced backlash from current and former NBA stars following his response to a reporter's question after Game 1. 

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NBA Playoffs: Giannis Antetokounmpo upset with reporter's question over guarding Jimmy Butler 

Following Bucks vs Heat Game 1, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about wher he could have done a better job at guarding Jimmy Butler towards  end of game. However, four-time NBA All-Star appeared upset and rar surprised with tone of question and, in turn, fired back at  reporter, "Why would you ask that?" Antetokounmpo was n asked wher guarding would be something that he would work on going forward but 2020 Defensive Player of Year (DPOY) was quick to respond and said, ", I'll do whatever coach wants me to do" Antetokounmpo's odd reaction during  interview led to a number of former and current NBA stars trolling Bucks star on social media.

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Two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas took to Twitter and wrote, "As a DPOY and a competitor, it's your job to take up that role and defend" Ar NBA legend in form of Richard Jefferson also took opportunity to poke fun at Antetokounmpo. Former Cavaliers star Channing Fyre ded that Giannis Antetokounmpo h to focus on defending his team against an in-form Jimmy Butler. 

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Bucks vs Heat highlights

Although Jimmy Butler grabbed helines on Monday night, he was well supported by Goran Dragic, who ded 27 points and Bam ebayo who scored 12 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists. Khris Middleton led way for Bucks with 28 points, while Brook Lopez ded 24 as duo were in stellar form during first half. Giannis Antetokounmpo was limited to only three points in fourth quarter. 

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