Bucks hold off Pacers

Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 34 points and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the visiting Indiana Pacers, 111-107, on Thursday night.

Khris Middleton added 17 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 16 for the Bucks. They have won two straight after breaking a six-game losing streak.

George Hill missed a potential tying three-pointer in the closing seconds for Indiana.

C.J. Miles scored 26 points, Hill added 24 and C.J. Watson had 23 for the Pacers. They were without forward David West because of an allergic reaction.

Milwaukee jumped on Indiana early and led by double digits for most of the game.

Michael Carter-Williams had 13 points for Milwaukee.

- Associated Press