Tyrese Haliburton Didn’t Want To Risk Fine By Doing DX Crotch Chop After Game-Winning Four Point Play

Tyrese Haliburton debuted his Puma All-Pro NITRO PE ‘DX’ shoes inspired by Triple H against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

He went on to hit a game-tying three in the final seconds and game-winning free throw as he was fouled on the play. 

During the post-game press conference, Haliburton said he didn’t hit the DX crotch chop because he didn’t want to be fined $25,000 by the NBA for the gesture. 

the four-point play heard around the world —

Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner went global. pic.twitter.com/rhmyHcnC2h

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 12, 2025

.@TripleH: NBA players aren’t hitting the DX Chop anymore because of the $25k fine.

Surely something can be arranged with the @TheNBPA.

Incredibly cheap advertising! pic.twitter.com/WiaFN2adWz

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) March 12, 2025

Joel Embiid has previously been fined for doing the crotch chop.