The Milwaukee Bucks posted a monster 85-point haul in the first half as they survived a fast-finishing Indiana Pacers to win 141-131.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was at his brilliant best throughout, scoring 41 points and chalking up 12 rebounds and six assists.
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But it was a thunderous dunk in the fourth quarter that got fans up on their feet.
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The fans inside the Gainbridge Fieldhouse were left stunned at what they’d seen as the Bucks bench erupted in celebration.
Despite trailing 85-56 at the half, the Pacers roared back to life in the third quarter as they piled on 43 points to the Bucks’ 29 to set up a grandstand finish in the final period.
However, it was not to be as the Bucks held on for a 10-point victory on the back of Antetokounmpo’s 41-point haul, with point guard Jrue Holiday contributing 20 points of his own.
The win improves the Bucks’ season record to 32-17 while the Pacers slipped to 24-27.
FULL RESULTS
Pacers 131-141 Bucks
Timberwolves 111-100 Grizzlies
Thunder 112-100 Cavaliers
Heat 110-105 Magic
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