Pacers Rally To Top Bucks In Milwaukee
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 122-113, at Fiserv Forum on Monday evening.

The Bucks got out to a strong start and led by seven-points after one quarter. The Pacers picked up their play in the second but only managed to trim it to a six-point game by halftime. The Bucks kept the upper hand through the third, but the visitors were able to trim it down to a four-point game heading into the fourth. The Pacers picked up momentum in the fourth and outscored the hosts, 38-25, in the quarter to close out their fourth straight win.

Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Pacers with 26 points, nine rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Bennedict Mathurin followed up with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Isaiah Jackson added 18 points, nine rebounds and a steal. The Pacers limited themselves to just seven turnovers and scored 64 points in the paint.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 30 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and two blocks, in 37 minutes. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez followed up with 21 points each, while Damian Lillard tallied 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Both teams struggled from downtown, as the Pacers shot 14.3 percent and the Bucks shot 25 percent.

The Bucks (24-9) and Pacers (18-14) clash again in Indiana on Wednesday.
Posted on: 1/1/2024 8:11 PM
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