Trent Jr., in his first start of the series, scored 37 points, but an assertive defense could help sustain the Bucks going forward.

Gary Trent Jr. made the most of his rare chance to start. Trent tied a franchise playoff record with nine 3-pointers and scored a playoff career-high 37 points to spark the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night in Game 3 of their first-round series.

Riding Gary Trent Jr.'s best game of the season, the Bucks rolled to a 117-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their first-round series on April 25 at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks narrowed the series deficit to 1-2 with another home game on April 27.