Giannis Antetokounmpo's Historic Scoring Record Marred by Game Ball Drama and Scuffle with Pacers

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Giannis Antetokounmpo sets a franchise single-game scoring record with 64 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' win against the Indiana Pacers, surpassing Michael Redd's previous record of 57 points. However, the game is overshadowed by a post-game drama involving a misunderstanding about the game ball, with Antetokounmpo and his teammates chasing down the Pacers for it. Tensions were high throughout the game, with fouls and technicals being assessed. Despite video evidence suggesting the Bucks had possession of the game ball, Antetokounmpo remains unsure if he actually has it.
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