Giannis drops 50 points, Bucks beat Pacers

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) - The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 128-119 in NBA on Wednesday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's season-high 50 points and 14 rebounds rallied the Bucks, while Khris Middleton contributed with 19 points and 8 assists at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Giannis's performance marked the 12th time in NBA history that a player scored 50 or more points by making 80% shooting or better.

"Obviously, it's a nice feeling to have 50, you'll always remember it, but I care about the win," Giannis said about his remarkable game.

Buddy Hield was the top scorer of the game for the Pacers with 36 points.

The Milwaukee Bucks placed third with 36 wins and 23 loses, while the Indiana Pacers are at the 13th spot with 19 wins 40 loses in the Eastern Conference standings.

- Results:

Atlanta Hawks-Cleveland Cavaliers: 124-116

Miami Heat-Dallas Mavericks: 99-107

Philadelphia 76ers-Boston Celtics: 87-135

Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers: 128-119

Minnesota Timberwolves-Charlotte Hornets: 126-120

New Orleans Pelicans-Memphis Grizzlies: 109-121

Phoenix Suns-LA Clippers: 103-96