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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo powers the Milwaukee Bucks to 2025 with a win against the Indiana Pacers.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Pacers 120–112 on the road thanks to a comeback led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds.
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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo shines as the Bucks lose to the Cavs, and Thunder beats Heat.
Milwaukee overcame a 19-point deficit in the second half thanks to 16 points from Brook Lopez.
Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr. each scored 14 points, while Khris Middleton contributed 15.
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Indiana was led by Benedict Mathurin with 25 points, followed by Pascal Siakam with 20.
Tyrese Haliburton shot 3-for-13 from the field and scored 12 points despite having a difficult game.
Indiana struggled with turnovers, while the Bucks battled hard from the field.
The Pacers led 64-53 at the half after a brief surge after the second.
In the first half, Milwaukee's team only made 4 of 20 long-range attempts.
Indiana stormed ahead in the third after a 19–11 surge to begin the second half.
After that, they failed to score for more than four minutes, which allowed Milwaukee to cut down.
Damian Lillard had a breakthrough late in the game after the Bucks had started the game 0 for 9 from the field.
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After that, the game was back and forth until Milwaukee took the lead, 107-104, for the first time since the first quarter.
The Bucks took the lead thanks to clutch shooting by Gary Trent Jr.
Antetokounmpo's jumper and free throw put the game out of reach as Thirteen of his 30 points came in the second half.
With two more games between the division rivals, Milwaukee has now defeated Indiana 2-0 this season.
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