The Pacers turned a two-point first-quarter deficit into an 11-point halftime lead, while Milwaukee has begun the third quarter with a small response.
Milwaukee edged ahead 31-29 after the first, but Indiana answered with a 32-19 second quarter to take a 61-50 halftime lead. The Pacers’ Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton each had 12 points, while Siakam added eight rebounds. Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee with 11 points, and Tyler Herro chipped in 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Milwaukee has scored the first two points of the third quarter; watch whether the Bucks can build on that start or Indiana can reassert control.
Key Performers
Pascal Siakam (Indiana): 12 points, 8 rebounds Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana): 12 points, 4 rebounds Ryan Rollins (Milwaukee): 11 points, 3-for-4 from three