Thu 24 Jan 2008
Bucks Dial Up Code Redd, Destroy Pacers 104-92
Posted by Stephen Rhodes under Main
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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.
