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

Pacers led by 10 at halftime and looked like going for the series kill-shot and a 3-0 lead. But Gary Trent Jr. caught fire and the Bucks won Game 3.

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.