The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 141-131, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.

A 45-30 first quarter carried Milwaukee to their win, putting things away behind a 40-26 second quarter. That 29-point halftime lead was just shy of their game-high 33-point lead, maintaining a double-digit lead for the final three quarters. The Bucks out-assisted the Pacers, 32-22, while out-rebounding them, 50-38. Milwaukee also shot 53 percent from the field and 42 percent from three-point range.

The Bucks (32-17) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, collecting 41 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Jrue Holiday had 20 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Brook Lopez totaled 15 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Pat Connughton compiled 14 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Khris Middleton led the bench with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists.

The Pacers (24-27) were led by Myles Turner, tallying 24 points, five rebounds and four blocks. Buddy Hield accrued 22 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals. TJ McConnell collected 19 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Chris Duarte accumulated 17 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Bennedict Mathurin led the bench with 21 points and eight rebounds.

Both teams return to action on Sunday, with Indiana traveling to face the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee returning home to play the New Orleans Pelicans.