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Post-Game Grades: Indiana Pacers Avoid Getting Gored By the Milwaukee Bucks

By Ben Gibson

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The Indiana Pacers picked up a much-needed road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and ended their losing streak.

The Good: The Indiana Pacers ended a 3-game losing skid though for a moment it looked like they were going to make it four in the usual late-game struggling style. The starters did OK, but the bench players featured heavily in the victory.

The Bad: The losing streak is over, but considering the Pacers blew a 99-88 lead with 1:30 left and the Bucks were one possession away from tying things up, things are still a bit rough for Indiana. Credit to Milwaukee for closing the gap, but there were plenty of questionable choices as Indiana rushed things a few times in the game’s final quarter. The Pacers must stop leads from evaporating.

MVP: Rodney Stuckey is back. He’s still showing signs of fatigue (missing 6 weeks will do that) but he found the energy to score 15 points off the bench, 12 of which came in the 4th quarter. Stuckey was a solid 5 of 7 from the field, including 2 of 4 on 3-pointers and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. He only played 19 minutes, but he made every one of them count.

LVP: Chase Budinger, I like your spirit, but this? Don’t do that.

X-Factor: Jordan Hill was the Pacers leading scorer with 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field, and 3 of 4 on free throws. Throw in 7 rebounds and plenty of hustle plays and you have a great night off the bench.

B. <p>5 of 15 from the field? Not great. 4 of 7 from 3-point range? We can work with that. He had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p>. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. PAUL GEORGE

MONTA ELLIS. B-. <p>Monta Ellis’ had 10 points, but his 6 assists and 4 rebounds were the bigger contributions. He also had a layup in the final minute that the Pacers needed, and he made it after taking plenty of contact, too.</p><p><span style=. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers

B-. <p>Like most of the other starters, George Hill had a rather average night, but 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists aren’t bad either.</p>. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. GEORGE HILL

B-. <p>Turner’s 12 points came on 4 of 10 shooting and included one 3-pointer. Throw in 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, and you have an OK night. What I liked most was the aggressiveness he showed on a late rebound. We know he can play a finesse game, but if he’s cool with getting his hands dirty too, that’s even better.</p>. Center. Indiana Pacers. MYLES TURNER

Indiana Pacers. IAN MAHINMI. B. <p>10 points on 4 of 7 shooting and 8 rebounds are a good night for the Frenchman.</p>. Center

Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. RODNEY STUCKEY. A. <div class=

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