Haliburton leads Pacers to back-to-back wins vs. Bucks

Tyrese Haliburton had 31 points, 2 boards, and 12 assists as he helped Indiana Pacers get back-to-back victories against Milwaukee Bucks after defeating them 142-130 tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Another 6 Pacers players finished with double-digit points as Obi Toppin notched 15, grabbed 8 rebounds, and gave 4 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin had 16 points, had 1 board, and 3 assists.

PACERS WIN! For a 4th time this season, the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 142-130! ?

Tyrese Haliburton: 31 PTS, 12 AST, 3 BLK, 10/20 FGM, 5/11 3PM, 0 TOV
Pacers: SEVEN players with 10+ PTS
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 26 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, 8/13 FGM
Damian Lillard: 23… pic.twitter.com/3tnkRESa3x

— NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz) January 4, 2024

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a double-double – 26 points, 11 assists, and 8 boards but that didn’t help Milwaukee avoid another defeat from Indiana in a matter of hours. Damian Lillard also had a solid match with 23 points, 5 assists, and 2 boards, as Khris Middleton notched 19 points while securing 6 rebounds and giving 7 assists.

The only player in NBA history with

66 AST
4 TOV

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in a 4-game span. pic.twitter.com/3wLM5O5QuL

— PacersMuse (@pacersmuse) January 4, 2024

That was the Indiana Pacers’ 5th consecutive victory in the NBA as they climbed to 4^th place in the Eastern Conference with 19 wins and 14 defeats.

“MVP, MVP, MVP.” ?

Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch 4-point play is our Casamigos Shot of the Game. pic.twitter.com/bjLIbUodPq

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 4, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks are 2^nd in the East Conference, but the Deer have been defeated in 3 of their last 5 matches in the league.