Knight helps Bucks hold on for 87-81 victory over Pacers
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Brandon Knight had 23 points and seven rebounds, making a key jumper with 22 seconds left, as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 87-81 on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee blew most of a 17-point lead before holding on to snap a 16-game road losing streak.
The Pacers shot 39.7 percent while playing without starters George Hill (bruised left knee), David West (sprained right ankle) and Paul George (fractured leg).
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Milwaukee led 43-38 at the half and opened the third quarter on a 10-0 run. The Bucks led by as many as 17. Chris Copeland scored 10 of his 19 points in the third quarter to help Indiana rally within 69-61.
The Bucks led by 11 in the fourth quarter but Indiana used a late 10-2 run to get within three on Copeland's 3-pointer with 42 seconds remaining. Knight answered with a 21-footer to put it away.
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TIP-INS
Bucks: The Bucks beat the Pacers for the first time since Dec. 18, 2012. It was just their third victory over their Central Division foes since Dec. 8, 2010. . The Bucks lead the all-time series against Indiana 91-80.
Pacers: The Pacers were 1 of 10 from 3-point range in the first half. . Indiana was held without any points in the paint in the first quarter . The Pacers turned the ball over 19 times, leading to 28 points.
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UP NEXT
Bucks: Host Chicago on Wednesday.
Pacers: Visit Washington on Wednesday.