Bucks Beat Pacers 105-99 for First 3-Game Streak

The Milwaukee Bucks secured their first three-game winning streak of the season with a 105-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night at Fiserv Forum. Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, while Ryan Rollins contributed 22 points and Bobby Portis added 21 points after returning from a two-game absence due to a bruised hip.

The win came without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has missed six consecutive games since straining his right calf on January 23 against the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks are 15-15 with Antetokounmpo on the court this season but just 6-14 in his absence, underscoring the two-time MVP's impact. Milwaukee also sat out Kyle Kuzma with calf soreness and Taurean Prince with a neck injury. Despite the absences, the Bucks dominated the rebounding battle 48-37 and held a 17-8 edge in second-chance points, helping them pull away late.

Indiana mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, embarking on a 15-0 run to close the gap to 91-87 with 4:11 remaining. However, Ben Sheppard's missed 3-pointer on the next possession kept the Pacers from tying the game, and Porter Jr.'s driving layup sparked a 7-0 spurt that...