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Boos Greet Myles Turner in Indy as Giannis Hits Buzzer-Beater for Bucks

Pacers fans jeered their former center throughout his return, a reception he later called disheartening.

Overview

  • The Bucks edged the Pacers 117-115 on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s walk-off jumper, after which he gave a thumbs down and shushed the crowd.
  • Myles Turner was booed during a pregame tribute video and on every touch, and he said the response was frustrating after giving Indiana 10 years.
  • Turner left in free agency for a four-year, $107 million deal with Milwaukee, saying Indiana did not make a comparable offer, while the Pacers have maintained they had no chance to match.
  • Turner posted nine points and five blocks in 32 minutes, briefly embracing several former teammates on the court after the final horn.
  • Antetokounmpo said the Bucks wanted to pick Turner up and praised his character, and coach Doc Rivers criticized the boos and said Turner was made available rather than seeking to leave.