The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 115-92 in Milwaukee to set up game six Thursday in Indiana. With both Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo out, the Bucks knew they needed some of their role players to step up. Both Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton collected 29 points and a combined 22 rebounds in the victory. Malik Beasley also played his part, finishing with 18 points, shooting 66.7% from three.
Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers with 16 points and six assists.
Both Lillard’s and Antetokounmpo’s statuses for game six are unknown as the Pacers look to close the series Thursday in Indiana.
