Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s taking a beating. Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton vows he’ll keep being aggressive. So referees will get plenty of attention in game four of the NBA Finals.
Visiting Phoenix carries a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven showdown into Wednesday’s contest, where the battle near the basket between the global big men could steal the show.
“I take a pretty good beating down there,” Greek forward Antetokounmpo said Tuesday. “I have a scratch right here and scratch right here. They’re making my pretty face ugly.”
Bahamas center Ayton was whistled for his playoffs-high five fouls in Sunday’s 120-100 game three loss, limiting his contributions while two-…
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