Tyrese Haliburton's father staying away from Pacers games - ESPN

After conversations with the Indiana Pacers' front office, Tyrese Haliburton's father, John Haliburton, will not attend the team's home and road games for the foreseeable future, a Pacers spokesperson told ESPN.

This was a decision made by the team's front office, and John Haliburton was understanding and accepted the decision. The move comes after John Haliburton and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation following Game 5 of the teams' first-round playoff series Tuesday, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a «disrespectful» exchange on the floor.

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The Pacers were celebrating Tyrese Haliburton's go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime that gave them a series-clinching 119-118 victory. According to Antetokounmpo, John Haliburton walked toward the Bucks star waving a towel and swearing at him.

«I believe in being humble in victory,» Antetokounmpo said after the game, which ended Milwaukee's season. «A lot of people out there that are like, no, when you win the game, you talk s--- and it's a green light for you to be disrespectful towards somebody else. I disagree.»

John Haliburton apologized on social media shortly after the game, writing: «I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers organization for my actions following tonight's game. This was not a good reflection on our sport or my son and I will not make that mistake again.»

Tyrese Haliburton said after the game he didn't know what happened until he got back to the locker room, but he