Herro scored 25 points as the Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 128-127 in overtime.

October 17th - The Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 128-127 . Herro contributed 25 points , 3 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Boris added 14 points , 7 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the Pacers, Siakam scored 24 points, 4 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Haliburton contributed 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Bucks took an early lead thanks to a three-pointer from Kuzma, but the Pacers responded with consecutive scores from Nembuhard and a dunk from Zubac. The Bucks rallied with a three-pointer from Herro, but the Pacers pulled away again towards the end of the quarter. The Pacers led 29-21 at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, Siakam extended the Pacers' lead to as much as 14 points. The Bucks responded with outside shooting from Kuzma and Weir, but Herro hit consecutive three-pointers to try and close the gap. At halftime, the Pacers led 71-56 .

After switching sides, the Pacers extended their lead to 18 points at one point. Herro then scored consecutive points through drives and outside shooting, gradually narrowing the gap for the Bucks. At the end of the third quarter, the Pacers led 93-90. In the final quarter, the Bucks briefly took the lead thanks to three-pointers from Green and Porter. Jones hit a three-pointer to tie the game, and Brown made two free throws to give the Pacers a three- point lead again. However, Kuzma completed a powerful dunk at the last moment, tying the game at 117 and sending it into overtime.

In overtime, Markovic scored consecutive points to help the Bucks build an advantage, while the Pacers relied on Brown and Smith to keep the score close. In the crucial moment, Yakucionis assisted Kuzma for a powerful dunk, giving the Bucks a one- point lead again. Ultimately, the Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 128-127 .

Bucks player statistics

Herro 25 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Boris 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Weir 13 points , 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Porter 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Kuzma 11 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Green 9 points , 2 rebounds; Harks 9 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Rollins 8 points , 1 rebound , 5 assists; Markovic 7 points, 8 rebounds

Pacers player data

Pascal Siakam 24 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Haliburton 17 points , 3 rebounds , 6 assists; Brown 14 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Toppin 12 points, 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Nembuhad 11 points , 7 assists; Zubac 11 points , 11 rebounds , 2 assists; Keita 10 points, 6 rebounds; Jackson 9 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Huff 4 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist

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