NBA: Clutch Giannis Antetokounmpo hits game-winner as Bucks nip injury-hit Pacers

Myles Turner stepped back into the place he called home for 10 years, and Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks made sure it was a memorable—and victorious—homecoming.

Antetokounmpo drilled the game-winning jumper as time expired as the Bucks hacked out a thrilling 117-115 road escape over the Pacers for a bounce-back win on Tuesday, November 4 (PH Time). 

5-2.

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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 4, 2025

The two-time MVP closed out his 33–13–5 performance with a cold-blooded turnaround fadeaway over two defenders, stopping Indiana’s rally and saving the Bucks from a fourth-quarter collapse.

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO KNOCKS DOWN THE FADEAWAY FOR THE GAME-WINNING @TISSOT BUZZER-BEATER ??

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— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2025

Returning to the arena he called home for 10 years, Turner was honored before tipoff with a tribute video—but boos rained down from the Indiana faithful all-game long. 

He finished with nine points, seven rebounds, and five blocks in 32 minutes in the first meeting between two teams since last year’s playoffs, where Indiana’s five-game triumph over Milwaukee set the stage for a remarkable NBA Finals run. 

Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam trade blocks in one WILD sequence!! 🚫🖐?

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Kyle Kuzma added 15 markers off the bench as Milwaukee improved to 5-2 and for solo third in East. 

Pascal Siakam poured 31 markers in a losing effort for Indiana, who played without Andrew Nembhard (shoulder), Obi Toppin (foot), Bennedict Mathurin (toe), Kam Jones (back) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring).

The Pacers’ night went from bad to worse as Quenton Jackson (hamstring) and Johnny Furphy (ankle) both exited with injuries and despite rallying from an 11-point deficit in the fourth, Indiana couldn’t finish the comeback and fell to 1-6.

Milwaukee hits the road anew for a showdown with the Toronto Raptors (3–4), while Indiana aims to regain its footing in hosting the struggling Brooklyn Nets (0–7).

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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.

Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.