The NBA Pacers lost to the Pistons in the last game, but they showed insane firepower against the dominant Bucks today. He scored 49 points in the third quarter and hit 21 three-pointers in the game. Key center Myles Turner also staged a dunk against Giannis Antetokounmpo, helping the team beat the Bucks 139–123.
The Bucks offensively scored 40 points in the first quarter and took a 10-point lead. In the second quarter, both sides performed mediocre. The Bucks entered the second half with a 9-point lead.
Unexpectedly, the Pacers exploded in the third quarter, shooting 73.1% from the field in one quarter, scoring 49 points, and completely crushing the Bucks, but the Pacers took a 3-point lead instead. The Pacers continued to maintain a high level in the final quarter, and gradually widened the point difference. 139:123.
Eight fast bowlers scored in double digits, with rookie Andrew Neimhard leading the way with 24 points, and backup point guard TJ McConnell adding 19 points and 12 assists. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 25 points and 9 rebounds.
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