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Key Points: Knicks fans were upset at a no-call Giannis’ move to the basket shocked onlookers Both teams will hit the road for their next games The New York Knicks took on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in a battle of Eastern Conference Championship contenders. Antetokounmpo’s Bucks got the better of Jalen Brunson’s Knicks by a final score of 121-111 as they outscored the Knicks by 22 in the second half. After the game, fans could not stop talking about a six-step drive to the basket by the ‘Greek Freak’ that went uncalled. Video surfaced of the egregious travel that had salty Knicks and other basketball/sports fans reacting with vigor in the comments section. Antetokounmpo Travel Captured on Film The Bucks superstar used a gather step to start off his foray into the paint as he began his journey from near the half-court line. He appeared to gather the ball, shuffle his feet and continue to take additional steps as he “Euro stepped” around Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. The alleged travel was not called. “Come on!” color analyst Reggie Miller said as he witnessed the play, seeming to indicate to Jamal Crawford that they both could have played til age 50 if such moves were allowed in their day and age. Fans React to Surprising No Call Fans reacted to the surprising no call afterward. “This is why the NBA is unwatchable,” one fan said. Another took aim at the growing trend of fans chalking long travels up to gather steps. “The last travel call in the NBA was March 3, 1982,” another joked. “My boy needed a passport for that travel,” another said. “Billups took the under on 73 steps,” another joked. “Somewhere, someone will still claim this isn’t a travel,” another added. Knicks Edge Bucks on Glass, Not Scoreboard The Knicks lost despite outrebounding Antetokounpo’s Bucks 45-38 including 17- 4 on offensive rebounds. The Bucks shot over 54 percent from the field compared to 42-plus percent for coach Mike Brown’s team. Antetokounmpo soared to 37 points in 33 minutes of action while Ryan Rollins added 25 for Milwaukee. Brunson added 36 for the Knicks while Mikal Bridges tallied 24 points, among just four Knicks in double figures on the evening.
