Pacers Final Score: Bucks edge Pacers 98-93

Pacers defense allowed 53 points to Bucks in second half to snap winning streak at three.

Pacers lead Bucks 48-45 at halftime

The Indiana Pacers have played a much sharper game against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight than they did a month ago when the two teams met. The Pacers shot 52.8% in the first half, and control the game in nearly all areas except for turnovers. They committed 14 turnovers, leading to 15 Bucks points, keeping a potentially double-digit affair within striking distance for the Bucks.

Paul George leads the Pacers with 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Roy Hibbert adds in eight on 4-6 shooting. Indiana is getting quality contributions from the bench with Gerald Green and Ian Mahinmi each scoring six. Brandon Jennings is the only Bucks player in double figures, but has a game high 15 on 6-9 shooting.

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Pacers vs. Bucks: Game thread, lineups, TV info and more

The Pacers and Bucks continue battling for real estate in the Central Division with a head-to-head matchup at the Bradley Center.

Pacers Links: Pacers take on Bucks, Plumlee back for more with Mad Ants

Rookie Miles Plumlee continues working on his game in the D-League while the Pacers prepare for a Central Division game against the Milwaukee Bucks.