The Pacers had shown in the first two games that the Bucks couldn't keep up with them on offense, but that changed in Game 3. The Bucks played much better defense and held the Pacers to just 101, while it was them that had the offensive breakout, and made history doing so.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) makes a pass over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

The Milwaukee Bucks rediscovered a 'dominant' style of physical play just in time to get back into series with Indiana Pacers.

The counterpunch the Indiana Pacers were expecting from the Milwaukee Bucks finally landed. The Bucks overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Indiana 117-101 in Game 3 Friday night. The win put the Bucks back in the series,

Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points while leading the Bucks to a 117-101 comeback victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday, cutting Milwaukee's deficit in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series to 2-1.