Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores Buzzer-Beater, Bucks Beat Pacers 117-115

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a dramatic 117-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers with a rare game-winning buzzer-beater, a turnaround fadeaway jumper over Aaron Nesmith. Antetokounmpo finished with a dominant performance of 33 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists, continuing his stellar start to the 2025-26 season, averaging 34 points per game. The game carried extra intensity as former Pacers player Myles Turner returned to Indiana with the Bucks and was booed throughout the night, while Antetokounmpo also mocked the Pacers fans after his winning shot. The Bucks improved to 5-2 despite not being projected as title favorites, showing strong chemistry and potential to contend with a few roster additions. The Pacers, plagued by injuries to key players like Tyrese Haliburton, fell to 1-6, while their broadcast team openly expressed frustration over the loss and Antetokounmpo's clutch performance. This rivalry game highlighted Antetokounmpo's leadership and the Bucks’ resilience against a shorthanded Pacers squad.