Indy Defense Too Tough For Bucks 113-97

Indianapolis jumped out to a 23-9 lead and was never seriously challenged the rest of the way in a 113-97 win over the Bucks.  Milwaukee misfired on 32-of-43 three-pointers and the Pacers packed the lane, holding Giannis Antetokounmpo to a season-low 12 points.  Indy is a half-game behind the Central Division-leading Bucks.  Milwaukee was held to 43 points in the first half, the team’s worst offensive performance in the first two quarters of a game so far this season.  Eric Bledsoe led the scoring with 26 points.  Milwaukee travels to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers Friday for the second time in four days.