On Thursday night, there were just two games on the latest NBA slate. One of those featured the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers. The Greek Freak and the Bucks came away with a convincing 117-98 home victory on national television. Here are five players who stepped up in the win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks are looking like the powerhouse of the East this season thanks to the Greek Freak. In this latest outing, he recorded 29 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and a big blocked shot.
Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis' fellow All-Star Khris Middleton also stepped up again in the Bucks' win. Middleton was 8-for-15 from the field including a 4-for-7 rate from long range. He'd finish with 27 points, four assists, three steals, and two rebounds.
Khris Middleton (11 PTS, 3 3PM) & Myles Turner (10 PTS, 5 REB) pace the 1st quarter scoring on @NBAonTNT! #FearTheDeer #Pacers pic.twitter.com/em50NElnui
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2019
Brook Lopez - Milwaukee Bucks
Brook Lopez was also key in helping the Bucks get the victory. Lopez was 5-of-8 from the floor and hit 3-of-4 three-pointers. He tallied 13 points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots to make a solid contribution to the win.
BROOK N🚫PEZ!! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/uXwQNYDUN2
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 8, 2019
Myles Turner - Indiana Pacers
With Victor Oladipo on the shelf for the season, Myles Turner has been stepping up. He may be in line for an award such as Defensive Player of the Year. Thursday's effort included a team-high 22 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks.
Third 3️⃣ of the night for @Original_Turner pic.twitter.com/w2PjepgW8C
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 8, 2019
Bojan Bogdanovic - Indiana Pacers
Another guy making great contributions for the Pacers is Bogdanovic. He shot 6-of-15 from the field including three shots from downtown. Bogdanovic had 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals in a losing effort.
These have basically become layups for Bogey 😂 pic.twitter.com/b8aQ9Z0Z5k
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 8, 2019