February 7th - The Bucks defeated the Pacers 105-99. For the Bucks, Porter Jr. contributed a well - rounded stat line of 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Rollins scored 22 points and Portis added 21. For the Pacers, Nembuhard had 22 points and 8 assists, and Siakam contributed 19 points and 6 rebounds, but the team's late-game comeback attempt failed.

In the first quarter, the Bucks trailed by as many as 8 points. As the game progressed, the Bucks rallied, combining inside and outside play to take the lead. The Pacers stabilized at the end of the quarter, finishing with a 29-23 lead. In the second quarter, the Bucks intensified their defense and improved their transition efficiency. Porter led the team to tie the game and quickly establish a double-digit lead. The Pacers stopped the bleeding by reducing turnovers and attacking the basket, but their overall offense was slightly lacking. At halftime, the Bucks led 54-44 .

After switching sides, the Bucks extended their lead to over 20 points thanks to consecutive scores from Rollins and Portis. Although the Pacers attempted to improve their outside shooting, their defense struggled to contain them. After three quarters, the Bucks led 83-62 . In the final quarter, the Bucks once again extended their lead to 23 points, but the Pacers, led by Nembhardt's 18 points in the quarter, narrowed the gap to single digits. However, the Bucks secured the victory by controlling the pace and making crucial free throws. Ultimately, the Bucks defeated the Pacers 105-99.

Pacers player data

Nembuhad 22 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Siakam 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Walker 15 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Nesmith 12 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Porter 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; McConnell 8 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Sheppard 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Huff 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Jones 2 points

Bucks player statistics

Porter had 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists; Rollins had 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Portis had 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist; Green had 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Turner had 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists; Trent had 7 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Nance had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Sims had 4 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists; Harris had 1 rebound and 2 assists.

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