The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 139-123, at Fiserv Forum on Thursday evening.

The Bucks jumped out to a solid start with a, 40-30, lead after one quarter. The Pacers rallied to tie it up at 44, early in the second, but the Bucks charged back to a nine-point advantage at the break. The visitors carried the momentum into the third and outscored the Bucks, 49-37, to claim a three-point edge heading into the final frame. The hosts had no answers in the fourth, as the Pacers rallied through the quarter to close out their third win in the last four games.

Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 24 points and five assists, in 28 minutes of action. Aaron Nesmith followed up with 22 points, five rebounds and a block, while Buddy Hield added 20 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals. The Pacers shot 55.7 percent from the field, including 22-of-46 from long range.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 25 points, nine rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 27 minutes. Jrue Holiday followed up with 19 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block, while Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis added 16 points each. The Bucks shot 52.8 percent from the field, including 11-of-32 from deep.

The Bucks (50-20) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Sunday. The Pacers (32-38) play host to the 76ers on Saturday.