Trent ties Bucks playoff mark with 9 3s, he and Giannis score 37 in 117-101 Game 3 win over Pacers
Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers, reducing the Pacers' series lead to 2-1. Trent tied a franchise playoff record with nine 3-pointers, matching Ray Allen's record, while Antetokounmpo contributed 12 rebounds. The Bucks overcame a 10-point halftime deficit with a strong second half, taking control in the third quarter, and extending their lead to 20 points in the fourth quarter. Despite a slow start from the 3-point range, Milwaukee improved significantly after halftime, shooting 11 for 18. Other notable performances came from A.J. Green and Bobby Portis for the Bucks, while Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith were key contributors for the Pacers.
Gary Trent Jr. tied a franchise playoff record by making nine 3-pointers, contributing significantly to his 37-point performance, which was instrumental in the Bucks' victory over the Pacers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo matched Trent's 37 points and added 12 rebounds, playing a crucial role in the Bucks' comeback and eventual win, which brought the series to 2-1.
The Bucks overcame a 10-point halftime deficit, with a notable performance in the third quarter, where they pulled even and eventually took control of the game, leading by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee improved their 3-point shooting dramatically after halftime, going from 4 for 23 to 11 for 18, which was a key factor in their second-half surge and eventual victory.
Despite being held to just seven points on poor shooting, Bucks star Damian Lillard's teammates stepped up, with A.J. Green scoring 12 points and Bobby Portis contributing 10 to support the team's efforts.
The Pacers had strong performances from Pascal Siakam, who scored 28 points, and Aaron Nesmith, who added 18 points, but were unable to maintain their first-half lead against the Bucks' resurgence.
This game was the 18th meeting between the Bucks and Pacers in the past two seasons, with Indiana having won five of the last six playoff games, including eliminating the Bucks in the opening round last season.