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Jaylen Brown makes a blunt statement about Giannis Antetokounmpo that went viral

The Boston Celtics faced the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon.

The Celtics won by a score of 113-107 and improved to 9-2 in their first 11 games.

During the game, a viral moment occurred between two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and All-Star forward Jaylen Brown.

Antetokounmpo withdrew his hand after offering a high-five.

About FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin: “Giannis didn’t have to do Jaylen Brown like that. 😂 😂 #FearTheDeer”

After the game, Brown was asked about the incident (h/t Celtics on NBC Sports Boston).

Brown: “Giannis is a kid. I’m just focused on helping my team win and we did that tonight.”

Antetokounmpo finished with 43 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and two blocks while shooting 18/29 from the field and 1/2 from three-point range in 39 minutes of play.

The Bucks are just 2-8 in their first ten games of the new season.

After Boston, their next game will be on Tuesday night when they host RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors.

As for Brown, he returned to the starting lineup after a four-game absence due to injury.

The 2024 NBA Finals MVP finished his day with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists while shooting 4/13 from the field and 1/5 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

After the Bucks, the Celtics return home to host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in Boston.