Game 3 between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks was a tale of two halves. Indiana led 57-47 at halftime before Milwaukee roared to a 70-44 advantage to close the game. The Bucks turned the 10-point deficit after two quarters to an 86-75 lead before the last 12 minutes.
Gary Trent Jr. exploded in the third quarter for 18 points to give Giannis Antetokounmpo much-needed help. The shooting guard went 5-for-7, including 5-for-6 from deep in the third frame to turn the game around. Antetokounmpo finished the game with 37 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to lead the Bucks.

Pascal Siakam came through for the Pacers and delivered 28 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. However, he was plus/minus -23, the worst among the starters.
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The Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers will go at it again in Game 4 on Sunday. Milwaukee could tie the series with another win.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks player stats and box score
Indiana Pacers player stats and box score
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Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Game Summary
The Indiana Pacers looked to continue their dominance over the Milwaukee Bucks with another showdown on Friday. After comfortably winning the first two games, the Pacers could grab a stranglehold of the series with another victory. Indiana’s depth, chemistry and execution would be tested in Milwaukee.
As they have done throughout the series, the Pacers again leaned on their balanced attack in Game 3. The starters had a solid first quarter, while Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to give the team a lift with seven points.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo remained nearly unguardable. He scattered 13 points, four rebounds and two assists in just eight minutes. Milwaukee ended the first quarter tied with Indiana 26-26.
The Bucks and the Pacers were tied at 38-38 with 5:03 to go in the second quarter before Tyrese Haliburton led a 10-0 blast. The surge allowed the visiting team to lead by halftime 57-47.
The Bucks came up with their best two-way performance of the series in the third quarter of Game 3 against the Pacers. Milwaukee sizzled on offense and clamped down defensively to win the period 39-18. The impressive display gave the Bucks an 86-75 lead entering the final 12 minutes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. steadily pulled away in the fourth frame and rolled to a 117-101 win to cut the series deficit to 2-1.
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