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In Milwaukee, the Indiana Pacers faced off against the Bucks for Game 5 of their first round matchup. Despite being close to securing the series with a 3-1 lead and key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard sidelined, the Pacers faced a tough challenge.

Both teams emphasized strong starts, with the Pacers taking Game 3 on the back of a strong first quarter and the Bucks claiming Game 1 with a dominant first half. The game kicked off with the Bucks taking an early lead, matched by the Pacers’ efforts, setting an intense atmosphere in the arena.

Milwaukee’s Khris Middleton emerged as a significant early contributor, but the Pacers managed to stay competitive with their three-point shooting. Indiana surged ahead with a 12-0 run in the first period, leading 31-23 by the end of the quarter.

However, the Bucks mounted a comeback in the second quarter, taking advantage of defensive lapses from the Pacers. Despite attempts to regroup, Indiana struggled to contain Milwaukee’s offense, trailing 53-48 at halftime.

The Bucks extended their lead in the third quarter, going on multiple runs and stifling the Pacers’ offensive efforts. Despite occasional bursts of scoring from Indiana, they couldn’t close the gap, trailing by a significant margin heading into the final quarter.

With Milwaukee firmly in control, the Pacers faced an insurmountable deficit in the fourth quarter. Despite some late scoring efforts, the outcome was clear, with the Bucks sealing a convincing 115-92 victory to narrow the series gap to 3-2.

Haliburton led the Pacers with 16 points and six assists, but Indiana needed stronger performances from key players like Turner and Siakam to secure the win.