In a thrilling Game 3 showdown, Gary Trent Jr. caught fire from beyond the arc, tying a franchise playoff record with an impressive nine 3-pointers to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a crucial 117-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks found themselves trailing by 10 points at halftime, but a scorching second-half performance, fueled by Trent's sharpshooting and Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant display, turned the tide in their favor. Antetokounmpo's 37 points and 12 rebounds, combined with Trent's lights-out shooting, helped the Bucks cut the Pacers' series lead to 2-1 in an electrifying comeback.
Despite Indiana's resilient efforts, led by Pascal Siakam's 28-point outing and Aaron Nesmith's solid contribution, they were unable to contain the Bucks' offensive onslaught in the second half. The game also saw a standout performance from AJ Green and Bobby Portis, further bolstering Milwaukee's push for a series comeback. With tension mounting and the stakes high, the Bucks now look to build on this momentum as they gear up to take on the Pacers in Game 4 on Sunday, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense and captivating playoff battle.