Indiana Pacers at home in overtime in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 121:118 (39:22, 28:33, 23:28, 21:28, 10:7) defeated the Milwaukee “Bucks” team.
It was Indiana’s second straight win and the Pacers now lead the series 2-1.
At the end of the fourth quarter, Aaron Nesmith increased Indiana’s advantage to three points (111-108) with penalties, but the Bucks had 6.2 seconds to attack. They were enough for the Milwaukee team and Khris Middleton tied the score with a long shot – 111-111.
In overtime, the game was even, with 8 seconds left, Kh. Middleton tied the score again with another three-pointer – 118:118. This time, the Pacers made their last attack – Tyrese Haliburton scored points with a foul and snatched the victory – 121:118.
The powerful Kh. Middleton was not enough for the Milwaukee team, who in 41 minutes scored 42 points (12/20 doubles, 4/9 triples, 6/6 penalties), 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 fouls and 5 turnovers. transgressed
Myles Turner led the way for the winners with 29 points (6/11 doubles, 4/10 triples, 4/6 free throws) and 9 rebounds.
Tyrese Haliburton recorded a triple-double in this match, who scored 18 points (7/10 doubles, 1/12 triples, 1/1 penalty), 10 rebounds and 16 assists.
“It was a really fun match and overtime. What more could you want? The atmosphere was simply special”, said the author of the triple double.
Milwaukee was still without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suffered a calf injury.
Bucks: Khris Middleton 42 (10 rpg), Damian Lillard 28 (4/12 trg, 8 rpg), Bobby Portis 17 (18 rpg), Brook Lopez 14, Patrick Beverley 11.
Pacers: Myles Turner 29 (9 rpg), Tyrese Haliburton 18 (10 rpg, 16 rpg), Pascal Siakam 17 (9 rpg), Andrew Nembhard 16 (6/10 shooting) , Obin Topin 15, Aaron Nesmith 13 (1/7 pts, 8 rpg).
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