Antetokounmpo buzzer-beater lifts Bucks past Pacers in Turner return

Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a 17 foot turnaround jumper at the buzzer Monday night to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, a dramatic finish that came on the night former Pacers center Myles Turner made his first return to the arena since signing with Milwaukee in the offseason. With the score tied and 14.6 seconds remaining, Aaron Nesmith tied the game with a driving layup. After a timeout the Bucks inbounded to Antetokounmpo, who backed down and floated the go-ahead shot over a late double team as time expired.

Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points, 13 rebounds and five assists on 14 of 21 shooting. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 32 points and eight assists, and Isaiah Jackson, who has stepped into Turner’s former role, posted 21 points and 10 rebounds. Turner, wearing a Bucks uniform for the first time in Indiana, had nine points, seven rebounds and five blocks.

The night was as notable for its atmosphere as its final play. A pregame tribute to Turner drew loud boos from the home crowd and continued whenever he touched the ball. Turner said after the game that the reception was "disheartening" and...