In a commanding display, the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 117-101, narrowing the playoff series to 2-1. Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points, with Trent tying a franchise playoff record by sinking nine 3-pointers. The Bucks, who trailed 57-47 at halftime, surged back with a flurry of threes, particularly in the third quarter. Their defense tightened, allowing them to establish a lead that grew to as much as 20 points in the final quarter. Despite a lackluster performance from star guard Damian Lillard, who managed only seven points on 2-of-12 shooting, the Bucks found contributions from AJ Green and Bobby Portis to secure the victory.

For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam's 28 points and Aaron Nesmith's 18 offered some resistance, but Indiana could not maintain its halftime lead. The Bucks' impressive shooting from beyond the arc in the second half (11-for-18) proved crucial, showcasing their potential as they head into Game 4.