Giannis’ Last-Second Miracle Shot Stuns Pacers—Can Bucks Keep Defying Expectations?

In a showdown that felt like the latest chapter in one of the Eastern Conference’s most intense rivalries, the Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious, with none other than Giannis Antetokounmpo owning the spotlight. This game held extra weight—after all, it was the first time the Bucks faced off against the Pacers following Myles Turner’s surprising move to Milwaukee. And talk about drama: Giannis delivered a jaw-dropping, last-second jumper that sealed a nail-biting 117-115 win on Monday night. The moment was electric—down to the wire, with the Bucks and Pacers neck and neck. Giannis outmaneuvered defenders on a slick screen, shifted gears against the smaller Aaron Nesmith, and unleashed a smooth turnaround shot that sent the crowd into stunned silence. Earlier, Nesmith had leveled the score, fueling the Pacers’ late rally, but it was Giannis who truly wrote the final verse. Finishing with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and a handful of assists and steals, Antetokounmpo’s MVP-caliber performance reminded us why he remains a dominant force in the league. And with this clutch win, the Bucks are staking a serious claim in this wide-open Eastern Conference race, now sitting at an impressive 5-2. Dive deeper into the electrifying details and game’s full story here: LEARN MORE

The latest round of one of the East’s most bitter rivalries goes to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Credit, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In the first game between the Bucks and Pacers since Myles Turner defected for Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo sunk Indiana with a walk-off buzzer-beater for a 117-115 win Monday night.

With the clock running under 10 seconds in a 115-115 game, Antetokounmpo faced up Pascal Siakam above the 3-point line. He shed Siakam on a screen and found himself guarded by the smaller Aaron Nesmith after a switch. Nesmith didn’t stand a chance.

Antetokounmpo backed him to the free-throw line, then pulled up for a turnaround jumper from the elbow. The shot was pure and sunk through the net as time expired, silencing the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd.

Just moments earlier, Nesmith had tied the game by beating Antetokounmpo to the bucket for a layup.

That bucket capped a rally from a 106-94 Bucks lead midway through the fourth quarter. But Antetokounmpo ensured that the Bucks would have the last laugh and the win.

Antetokounmpo finished the night with 33 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals while shooting 14 of 21 from the floor. It was another outstanding effort from the two-time MVP, who entered Monday’s game averaging an NBA-best 34.2 points alongside 13.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 68.4% from the field.

It’s MVP-level production, and it’s not empty stat-padding. With Monday’s win, the Bucks improved to 5-2 and are staking their claim as a contender in a wide-open Eastern Conference.