The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 116 - 100, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday evening. The Bucks hit a season - high 17 three - pointers, on 17 - of - 31 shooting from long range, as they handed the Pacers their third straight loss. Both teams shot exactly the same, 35 - of - 73, 48 percent from the field, but the Bucks hit seven more threes, to gain the edge. The Bucks (23 - 30) dished 28 assists, as everyone got involved in the efforts to make up for the lack of Jabari Parker in the line up. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 20 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal, in 34 minutes. Mirza Teletovic came up huge with 19 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting, including 5 - of - 9 from long range, in only 17 minutes off the bench. Greg Monroe and Malcolm Brogdon each chipped in 17 points off the bench, to contribute to a total of 55 bench points for Milwaukee. The Bucks will look to build on this win, as they look ahead to Monday, when they will play host to the Pistons. The Pacers (29 - 25) saw their top three players really struggle from the field, as Paul George, Jeff Teague and Myles Turner combined to shoot 9 - of - 25. Jeff Teague only attempted two shots, while George and Turner attempted 11 and 12 respectively, hitting four each. Monta Ellis came up with 18 points off the bench, while C.J. Miles led the way for Indiana, with 23 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting, including 6 - of - 11 from long range. The Pacers still have a grip on sixth place in the East but need to get back on track as soon as possible, in order to maintain that spot. They will look to get back on track, as they go on to play host to the Spurs on Monday.
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