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BREAKING NEWS: Giannis Antetokounmpo Hits Heart‑Stopping Buzzer‑Beater to Avenge Earlier Loss to Indiana Pacers

In a dramatic clash on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered one of the most memorable moments of the early 2025‑26 NBA season, drilling a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to defeat the Indiana Pacers 117‑115 and settle the score in this budding rivalry.

 

The Score & the Moment

With seconds winding down, Milwaukee inbounded the ball after Indiana tied the game at 115 with just 14.6 seconds remaining. After a timeout, Antetokounmpo shook off the double‑team, planted himself at the elbow and rose up over the outstretched arms of Isaiah Jackson for the game‑winning 17‑foot jumper that bounced in as the buzzer sounded. 
He finished the night with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists.

Why This Feels Like Revenge

For the Pacers, this game carried extra weight. Indiana had eliminated the Bucks in back‑to‑back seasons in the first round of the playoffs and was looking to assert dominance once again. 
By delivering in this clutch moment, Antetokounmpo and his team sent a message: they’ve been watching — and responding.

Game Flow & Key Highlights

• The Bucks held a lead for much of the contest, despite turning the ball over 18 times.

• Indiana kept fighting, forcing free‑throw issues for Milwaukee (the Bucks shot just 13‑of‑22 from the line) and climbed back into contention.

• Pacers star Pascal Siakam scored 32 points and added eight assists, keeping the home side in the mix deep into the fourth.

• The story of the night also included former Pacers center Myles Turner, now playing for the Bucks, who returned to Indianapolis and was met with fervent boos.

What This Means Going Forward

• The Bucks improve to 5‑2 on the season, reinforcing their status as one of the elite teams in the East early on.

• For the Pacers, the narrow defeat marks yet another agonisingly close loss — and reinforces questions about their ability to close big games.

• Antetokounmpo once again demonstrated his clutch gene, reminding everyone that when the moment is biggest, he’s still one of the most dangerous players in the league.

What Antetokounmpo Had to Say

After the game, Giannis was asked about the shot and his mindset in those final seconds. He replied:

“I just wanted to make sure I take the last shot… The only thing I was thinking about was start your dribble at like six seconds, shoot it at like two or one second and just shoot it long.” Eurohoops
On his confidence:
“It’s instincts.” Eurohoops

Final Word

In one of those nights every franchise hopes for, Giannis Antetokounmpo rose to the occasion — and delivered in a big way. With the rivalry between the Bucks and Pacers heating up, this buzzer‑beater won’t just be remembered for the shot itself — but for the context, the comeback, and the statement it made.