Wind Up Wednesday | NBA Conference Semi-Finals | Episode 617

Cavs v. Pacers • Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation with the father of Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a "disrespectful" exchange on the floor. • The Pacers were celebrating Haliburton's go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime that gave them a series-clinching 119-118 victory Tuesday night. According to Antetokounmpo, Haliburton's father, John, walked toward the Bucks star waving a towel and swearing at him. Celtics v. Knicks What do you do? Bucks Heat Pistons Magic Western Conference Thunder T Wolves What do you do? Lakers Memphis Whoever loses WNBA We can see it • For the first time, every WNBA preseason game will be available via national broadcast or through online streaming this year. • The availability of preseason games for viewers is a big change for the league. • Previously, only one preseason game in WNBA history was shown on national television -- the New York Liberty vs. the Chinese national team in 2019. • Every preseason game except the Fever vs. Brazil also will be available for free on the WNBA League Pass app. The Fever-Brazil game will be streamed by ESPN. • Among the streamed games, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will make their preseason debut vs. the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on May 6 at Chase Center in San Francisco (10 p.m. ET). • Another streamed college homecoming game is May 12, with Oregon alums Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally leading the defending WNBA champion Liberty against the Toyota Antelopes of the Japan Basketball League at Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena (10 p.m. ET). • Teams must finalize their rosters by 5 p.m. ET on May 15, and the WNBA will tip off its 29th season on May 16. The 44-game regular-season ends Sept. 11.