Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. The Bucks looked to win the season series with a victory and avenge a controversial 115-114 loss to the Pacers on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo hoped to play well after a subpar night in Indiana.
Antetokounmpo got off to a sizzling start, delivering 12 points and two assists to push the home team to an early 38-30 lead. The two-time MVP went 4-for-4 in the opening quarter and grabbed three rebounds.
The Greek Freak entered the second quarter with 7:51 to go to give Kyle Kuzma a breather. He missed a 15-footer to start the period but dominated on the boards. Antetokounmpo added six points to help Milwaukee keep the driver’s seat 65-60 at halftime.

Giannis Antetokounmpo carried his sizzling form into the third quarter, which he opened with a forceful drive that forced a foul on Aaron Nesmith. The former MVP finished the period with 14 points and five assists to overwhelm the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee extended its lead to 100-82 after the All-Star forward’s two-way brilliance.
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Like in the last Pacers-Bucks meeting, Tyrese Haliburton and Co. steadily cut into the home team's lead in the fourth quarter. Indiana held Antetokounmpo to two points and kept him off the free-throw line. The Greek Freak fouled out with 2:46 remaining but his team held on for a 126-119 win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's efficient night leads Milwaukee Bucks to season series clinching win
Against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the game with 19 points behind 9-for-14 shooting. He added 17 rebounds and seven assists but committed a late-game foul that allowed Tyrese Haliburton to drag the Pacers to victory. The foul committed by the two-time MVP on Haliburton ended in a four-point play that pushed Indiana to a 115-114 win.
In the rematch on Saturday, Antetokounmpo already had 12 points in the first quarter alone. When Indiana decided to double-team him, he responded by dishing dimes to open teammates. He might have easily gotten a triple-double if the Bucks shooters had a more efficient night.
The Milwaukee Bucks survived Giannis Antetokounmpo's disqualification due to fouls to win 126-119. The All-Star forward put them in a favorable position before fouling out.
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