Bucks Overcome Pacers 117-101 in Game 3

The Milwaukee Bucks staged a critical comeback in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, winning 117-101 and narrowing the series deficit to 2-1. Despite trailing by 10 at halftime, the Bucks dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 39-18, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. each scoring 37 points. Trent tied a franchise playoff record by making nine three-pointers, stepping up offensively while star guard Damian Lillard struggled with only seven points. Antetokounmpo added 12 rebounds and six assists, while the Bucks' improved second-half shooting and defensive intensity limited Indiana's effectiveness. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points, but Milwaukee's defensive effort resulted in eight steals and four blocks, holding Indiana to just over 43% shooting. The Bucks now look to tie the series in Game 4 at home.