Thriller Showdown: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 Recap

A classic NBA playoff battle ends in dramatic fashion!

Both teams came out firing early in Game 5. It was neck-and-neck heading into halftime.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a sensational triple-double but it wasn’t enough

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Tyrese Haliburton stepped up with 26 PTS and the clutch layup in the dying seconds a

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 entered overtime at 108-108. Tension peaked!

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Gary Trent Jr. was lethal from downtown with 33 PTS, igniting Indiana’s offense

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Without star Damian Lillard, Milwaukee struggled in late-game moment

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With the 119-118 OT win, Indiana Pacers move on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals!

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Indiana now prepares to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 was a true playoff classic. Relive the action!

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A classic NBA playoff battle ends in dramatic fashion!

Game 5 Thriller: Bucks vs Pacers!

Both teams came out firing early in Game 5. It was neck-and-neck heading into halftime.

First Half Battle Heats Up

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a sensational triple-double but it wasn’t enough

Giannis Dominates with Triple-Double

Tyrese Haliburton stepped up with 26 PTS and the clutch layup in the dying seconds a

Haliburton’s Heroics Shine

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 entered overtime at 108-108. Tension peaked!

Overtime Madness Begins!

Gary Trent Jr. was lethal from downtown with 33 PTS, igniting Indiana’s offense

Gary Trent Jr. Lights It Up!

Without star Damian Lillard, Milwaukee struggled in late-game moment

Bucks Miss Damian Lillard

With the 119-118 OT win, Indiana Pacers move on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals!

Pacers Seal the Series 4-1

Indiana now prepares to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.

Next Up: Cavaliers vs Pacers!

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game 5 was a true playoff classic. Relive the action!

Game 5: A Classic to Remember

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