There was no last dance tonight. Instead, the Milwaukee Bucks trounced the Indiana Pacers, 115-92. Game 6 will be Thursday in Indianapolis.
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Despite ten first quarter points from Khris Middleton, the Pacers were still able to inflict damage in the first quarter. Led by seven points from Myles Turner and six from Ben Sheppard off the bench, Indiana secured a 31-23 lead going into the second quarter.
The play from Patrick Beverley ignited a run by the Bucks. His 12 first-half points came at the right time for Milwaukee, as it blanketed the Pacers and helped Milwaukee carry a 53-48 lead into the locker room.
The run for the Bucks came in the third. Fueled by Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis, their lead kept growing, growing, and growing. After the dust in the period finally settled, Milwaukee held onto an 87-67 advantage going into the final quarter of regulation.
From that point on, there was no route back into this one for the Pacers. Milwaukee did a solid job of preventing any instance of them re-discovering hope and instead slammed the door on a 115-92 impressive victory.
State That Stood Out
In games like this, teams like the Bucks need grit and determination to be exhibited to influence the chances of winning. Tonight, they received that from Patrick Beverley. The belt came out in full force as the guard contributed soundly with 13 points and 12 assists. The level he puts out is so appreciated in a playoff atmosphere and was crucial in tonight’s victory. That same type of aggressiveness is going to be needed Thursday night in Indianapolis without a doubt.
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