The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 118-100, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday evening.

The contest got out to a tight start and the score was tied at 26, after one quarter. The Bucks pulled ahead early in the second and hung on to take a five-point lead into halftime. They carried to momentum into the third and took control, as they outscored the hosts by 12 points in the quarter to push their advantage to 17 points, heading into the final frame. The Pacers had no answers down the stretch, as the Bucks maintained control and closed out their seventh straight win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 26 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and a block, in 33 minutes. Jrue Holiday followed up with 23 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and a steal, while Khris Middleton chipped in 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Bucks shot 51 percent from the field, including 8-of-35 from deep.

Meanwhile, Caris LeVert led the Pacers with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, in 27 minutes. Malcolm Brogdon followed up with 16 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Justin Holiday and T.J. McConnell chipped in 10 points each. The Pacers shot 41 percent from the field, including 12-of-45 from long range.

The Pacers (9-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Monday. The Bucks (13-8) play host to the Hornets on Wednesday.