The Milwaukee Bucks played with a lot of heart in Game 5. Despite losing Damian Lillard due to a left Achilles tendon tear, they still had Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The “Greek Freak” had a dominant game, recording a 30-point, 20 rebounds, and 13-assist triple-double. Still, the Bucks lost the game and the series.
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The Bucks were in full control of the game and looked to run away with an easy win. They led by as much as 20 in the first half, but the Pacers battled back.
With 10.8 seconds remaining, Tyrese Haliburton tied the game with a huge slam dunk. The game went into overtime after Antetokounmpo missed a fadeaway jumper.
After Haliburton hit a three to start the overtime, the Bucks ran off the next nine points. The Pacers made another run, but the Bucks seemed to put distance between themselves and Indiana.
The Pacers are a team that doesn’t quit and tonight showed that. Indiana continued to fight and won the game thanks to a game-winning layup by Haliburton, clinching the series 4-1.
Haliburton led the charge with 26 points and nine assists. Myles Turner also had a big game, adding 21 points and nine rebounds, as Indiana won 119-118.
The Pacers will now play the top seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
