It’s always a big showdown when the Milwaukee Bucks meet the Los Angeles Clippers. These games have all the reasons to be the talk of the town. Why? The old rivals: James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo come face-to-face. There isn’t a secret here that these two former MVPs bring the heat to the floor. It’s a show of who has the last laugh. And for Saturday’s game night at the Intuit Dome, it was the home team, the Clippers who took the win.

A Bucks vs. Clippers game without the Greek Freak and the Beard? Hard to imagine! This rivalry began way back in Giannis’ rookie days. Harden was already an All-Star. But what sparked that first push? We’re still guessing.

Meanwhile, Saturday’s game had a wild twist. Damian Lillard grabbed a rebound and raced down the court. Giannis, the 30-year-old Greek giant, was right ahead, charging forward. Then, out of nowhere, Harden appeared. The Clippers guard had his hands on Giannis’ waist. But Giannis? He made a sharp move—maybe an elbow to the forehead. Before anyone knew it, Harden was down.

Did Giannis Antetokounmpo get a foul called on him for this? No. It was clearly visible that the 35YO All-Star guard might have flopped. Was it needed in a game that was already in his reach? No. This has triggered the NBA fans who are now calling out James Harden.

James Harden faces flak for unnecessary “nasty” move with Giannis Antetokounmpo

“A nasty flop, man! Why does Harden do all this?! It hurts his legacy. He’s too great to act like a fool like this 🤦🏻‍♂️,” a fan brutally remarked. Speaking of legacy, James Harden ranks as one of the most celebrated hoopsters in league history. He stands second in line after Stephen Curry in three-point shooting. Even in the game against the Bucks, he dropped a solid 40 points for the Clippers. Looking back at the alleged flop now, it clearly wasn’t needed.

After the Academy Awards, the Emmy is one of the most prestigious honors for any actor. But for The Beard? Sounds odd, right? Well, fans believe he deserves an Emmy for his failed attempt to gain an edge by pretending Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s elbow hurt him. Someone even commented, “Give that man an Emmy.”

Fans are making their demand loud and clear: “There is no way that touched him right? I need another angle 😂.” Skeptical, they want to confirm whether the 36-point-scoring Greek Freak’s hand actually touched Harden. Despite the years, the once-perennial MVP candidates continue to fuel their rivalry. Therefore, a fresh perspective is crucial for the incident that unfolded at the Intuit Dome.

“Yea that wasn’t intentional but it’s funny asf 😭” someone remarked. Well, it wasn’t intentional of the Bucks stalwart to hit James Harden on his face. Some say there was contact, while others argue there was none. Interestingly enough, Giannis did help his 35-year-old rival get back on his feet after he hit the floor with a big dramatic thump. Funny or not, it was an odd moment that may or may not have been avoided. Who knows?

“Wonder if they’ll fine Harden for flopping…” a fan criticized on X. This isn’t the first time fans have called out James Harden for flopping. In 2023, when he left the Philadelphia 76ers for the Clippers, people labeled him a flopper. In fact, Harden even took offense when Mackenzie Salmon of USA Today Sports asked him a harsh question about it.

Thus, Saturday’s showdown added another chapter to the Harden-Giannis saga. The flop debate continues to stir up fans, but no one can deny the drama these two bring to the court. Whether it’s a foul or a flop, the rivalry is far from over. Guess we’ll have to wait for the next encounter to see who really gets the last laugh!