Milwaukee Bucks
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WSAU) — Milwaukee dug out of a 19-point hole to defeat the Indiana Pacers 120-112 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Indiana controlled most of the first three quarters, leading 64-53 at halftime and 91-88 after three.
Antetokounmpo did most of his damage in the second half. He finished the first 24 minutes with just four points and one field goal. He exploded for 26 points in the second half to lead all Milwaukee scorers. He added 12 rebounds and five assists to secure a double-double. Khris Middleton added 15 points and six rebounds while dishing seven assists.
Both Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr scored 14 points off the bench.
The 19-point comeback is the largest for the Bucks this season.
Milwaukee finishes the 2024 portion of its schedule with a record of 17-14, 10.5 games behind Clevland in the Central Division and in 5th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They return home to play the Brooklyn Nets on January 2nd at 7:00 PM with coverage beginning at 6:30 on WSAU.
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