The Defending champions keep their winning streak alive with their seventh back-to-back win. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points and 13 rebounds as Bucks routed Indiana Pacers 118-100. Bucks enjoyed a big third quarter 39-27, with Guard Jrue Holiday scoring half of his 23 points in the quarter. With the win, Bucks improved to 13-8 in the season currently in their charge to defend the title.
Holiday has been on fire lately posting an average of 19.7 points in the last four victories. Bucks also had Bobby Portis on 15 points, while Khris Middleton and Pat Connaughton each scored 14. Pacers’ Caris LeVert hit a season-high 23 points while Malcolm Brogdon went on to score 16 points. Bucks recently improved their lineup with the addition of veteran center DeMarcus Cousins and their title run continues to be strong this season.