Giannis Antetokounmpo’s slow start on return from illness turned into a second-half points blitz as he led the Milwaukee Bucks to a big comeback NBA win over the Indiana Pacers.
Two-time NBA MVP Antetokounmpo had just four points in the first half on Tuesday night after missing the previous three games.
But, with the Bucks (17-14) facing a third straight loss, the league’s scoring leader stormed home to total 30 points and 12 rebounds as the visitors rallied from a 19-point deficit to win 120-112.
Antetokounmpo stepped up in the second half after the Bucks fell behind 83-64 in the third quarter. He made 11 of 20 shots from the field and 8 of 13 from the line while adding five assists.
Brook Lopez scored 16 points and Bobby Portis Jr. had 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Bucks, who outscored the Pacers 67-48 after halftime.
Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers (16-18) with 25 points. Pascal Siakam had 20.
Buks star Damian Lillard missed all seven shots, including three 3s, and committed two turnovers in a forgettable first half while being hounded by top Pacers defender Andrew Nembhard. He finished with 3-for-14 shooting for nine points.
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