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Bucks take big lead, hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119

STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
Mar 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025 Updated Mar 25, 2025

NBA Insider Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk with NBC Sports joins the show to talk about the wild game-winner from Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Could we see the Bucks and Pacers meet in the playoffs? The guys sure hope so!

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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-119 on Saturday night.

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