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Tim Capurso

Tyrese Haliburton's Dad Apologizes After Postgame Confrontation With Giannis

John Haliburton (left) confronted Antetokounmpo (right) after the Pacers' win over the Bucks. | Screengrab Twitter @YahooSports

Tyrese Haliburton's father, John, took to X and apologized just hours after his heated postgame confrontation with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the aftermath of the Indiana Pacers' series-clinching Game 5 win on Tuesday.

"I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers organization for my actions following tonight's game," Haliburton wrote on X. "This was not a good reflection on our sport or my son and I will not make that mistake again."

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