With star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo unavailable, Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday stepped up with 26 points and 14 assists Wednesday night.
Holiday’s effort powered Milwaukee past the Indiana Pacers 114-99.
The teams had been tied after three periods, then Milwaukee clamped down on defense and won going away.
Pat Connaughton and Bobby Portis backed Holiday with 20 points apiece.
Donte DiVincenzo returned to the team after surgery rehab, but he didn’t play.
The Bucks travel to New Orleans for their next game Friday night.
