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Recap - Pacers Defeat Milwaukee 139-123
It sure wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and Indiana made sure they came out on the winning end on Thursday, grabbing a 139-123 victory over the Bucks at Fiserv Forum.
Indiana was the ATS victor, as they covered the +12.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 236.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Indiana got 24 points from Andrew Nembhard and another 22 points from Aaron Nesmith. T.J. McConnell contributed 12 assists, while Myles Turner cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Bucks got a 25-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was supported by 19 points from Jrue Holiday. Jrue Holiday had 11 assists in a losing cause for Milwaukee, while Bobby Portis grabbed 9 rebounds.
Indiana trailed at halftime, 64-55.
Milwaukee had a 44-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Indiana looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the 76ers. The Bucks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.