The Indiana Pacers (45 - 37) closed out their season and head into the playoffs on a high note by winning their third game in a row, as they defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks (33 - 49) on Wednesday night, 97 - 92, at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Indiana led the whole way in this one, as the Bucks played out their final game of the season. Paul George, Monta Ellis and George Hill all sat this one out to rest leaving room for Solomon Hill to step up and lead the Pacers, with 25 points, including seven three - pointers. Hill also added six rebounds, four steals and three assists, in 33 minutes. Lavoy Allen chipped in 14 points and six rebounds, while Glenn Robinson lll finished with 14 points of his own, along with two rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Pacers shot 43 percent from the field and 46 percent from long range but gave up 17 turnovers in the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the high - point man for the Bucks, with 19, along with nine rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot, in 29 minutes. Jabari Parker added 17 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal, in 25 minutes, while Rashad Vaughn and Damien Inglis chipped in 10 points each. With their season now over, the Bucks still have a lot to build on thanks to their impressive young stars. The Pacers will face - off against the Raptors in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Raptors have home court advantage, as they finished second in the East.
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