The 'X factor' that has brought the Bucks back to life in the playoffs

For the Milwaukee Bucks, the 2025 NBA Playoffs have not been easy. The team lost the first two games of their series against the Indiana Pacers, and in a very poor display. However, their first home game has given them the necessary morale boost to face what they hope will be a very long 1st round of playoffs.

The Bucks defeated the Pacers in Game 3 by 101-117. One would expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to have been the best player, with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, in Milwaukee, an unexpected hero emerged to defeat Indiana: Gary Trent Jr.

In 34 minutes on the court, Trent Jr. also contributed 37 points, along with 4 steals. The incredible accuracy of the Bucks' player from the three-point line (9-12, 75%) was a dagger for their opponents.

Pascal Siakam's 28 points were not enough to try to win the third game of a series that, if the Bucks win the next game as well, will go to at least 6 games.

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