Collin Sexton Elbows Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sparking a Heated Altercation with Malik Beasley

The Georgian was observed making fun of the Greek after he collapsed to the ground and began to cry out in agony.

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In Monday, February 5, (IST), Utah Jazz point guard Collin Sexton elbowed Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo. At the Delta Centre, the Jazz defeated their opponents 123-108 in the game. After Sexton elbowed Antetokounmpo, the two got into a furious altercation that left Bucks player Malik Beasley and Sexton both on the ground.

The incident happened in the second quarter of the game, 1:17 into the game, with the Bucks ahead 61-48 and on a double-digit run. Sexton was being guarded by the 29-year-old at the baseline, close to the Bucks bench. But Antetokounmpo fell as the 25-year-old guard suddenly lowered his shoulder to come close to his jaw. 

Due of Antetokounmpo’s injury, Sexton and Beasley get into a heated argument.

The Georgian was observed making fun of the Greek after he collapsed to the ground and began to cry out in agony. When Malik Beasley observed something he didn’t like, he fled to confront Sexton on the other side of the court. Following this, Beasley was accosted by Sexton and the hosts, which caused the game to end. The umpires gave both players technical fouls after forcing them to be separated by their respective squads. 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo then walked up to the bench and indicated that the injury wasn’t serious. He finished the game with 33 points, 13 assists, and seven rebounds and remained the highest scorer for his side. On the flip side, Sexton scored 19 points with three assists and one rebound.