Los Pacers They overcame this Friday a monumental Khris Middleton, who forced overtime and kept the Milwaukee Bucks alive until the end, and led the Indiana victory (121-118) to take a 2-1 lead in the series first round of the NBA playoffs. Under the gaze of Caitlin Clark, first choice of the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, the Pacers triumphed against the Bucks with a triple double by Tyrese Haliburton, protagonist with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists, and with the decisive basket with 1.6 seconds for playing in extra time.
The Pacers had a 19-point lead at the end of the first period, but the Bucks, despite the absence of the Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a great reaction of pride led by a Middleton with 42 points and 10 rebounds. Middleton, who was doubtful for this duel due to an ankle problem, He forced overtime with a triple with 1.4 seconds left and rescued the Bucks again with 6.7 seconds left in overtime, again with a three-point shot.
The Pacers called a timeout and played it with Haliburton, who scored a great basket with a foul included that returned three points of advantage, this time definitive for 121-118. Middleton attempted another miracle with 1.6 seconds left, but his shot fell short. The Bucks were not enough 18 points scored in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Haliburton, the fourth player in Pacers history capable of scoring a triple double in the playoffs, was supported by Myles Turner with 29 points and Pascal Siakam with 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Bucks, who still cannot count on Giannis, out due to a calf problem, gave up despite Middleton’s great night and Damian Lillard’s 28 points. Bobby Portis contributed a double double of 17 points and 18 rebounds.
Game 4 will be played this Sunday in Indiana, with the Bucks having home field advantage in the series.
2024-04-27 01:24:36
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