NEW YORK, April 1, 2023 – Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for headbutting Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin during a stoppage in play, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
The incident, for which Antetokounmpo was assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 and ejected, occurred with 1:25 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Bucks’ 140-99 loss to the Celtics on March 30 at Fiserv Forum.
Antetokounmpo will serve his suspension April 2 when the Bucks host the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum.
To view the incident, click on the following link: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/celtics-vs-bucks-3-30-2023