Bucks Dial Up Code Redd, Destroy Pacers 104-92

Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd sticks his tongue out as he shoots during the second half of their game against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Redd scored 37 points, leading Milwaukee over Indiana 104-92.

When Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd gets hot, he does so with a vengeance. Redd’s 10 fourth quarter points proved to be key as the Bucks convincingly beat the Indiana Pacers at Bradley Center 104-92 Thursday. Both teams shot well in the first quarter, but regressed somewhat in the second period; however, Milwaukee’s Redd made a pair of free throws with 18 seconds left in the half - giving him a 23 point first half - providing the Bucks a slim 52-50 edge.

Indiana rallied in the third quarter, courtesy of 10 points by Mike Dunleavy; he would make a jumper to give the Pacers a 69-65 lead with 5:45 left in the quarter. Unfortunately for Indiana, they would go cold for nearly 12 minutes, as Milwaukee would take a 86-75 lead on Charlie Bell’s 3-pointer with 7:18 left in the game. The Bucks would not relinquish their lead from that point on. Redd led all Bucks’ scorers with 37 points - including 5 treys - 5 rebounds and 5 assists; Andrew Bogut added 17, 7 boards and blocked 3 shots, while Bobby Simmons chipped in with 16 and 8 rebounds.

Indiana was led by Dunleavy with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Danny Granger scored 20 while grabbing 9 boards. Travis Diener, replacing injured Jamaal Tinsley, added 15 with 9 assists in a losing effort. Milwaukee (17-26) now travels to Canada to face the Toronto Raptors Friday night, while Indiana (19-25) flies to Miami to take on the Heat Saturday.