The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 115-92, at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series. The Pacers lead the series, 3-2.

The Bucks (2-3) faced an uphill battle to stave off elimination Tuesday, considering both Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) were both sidelined. Matters looked even more bleak after the Pacers (3-2) forged a 31-23 lead through one, but Milwaukee changed the dynamic of the game during the middle quarters. The hosts outscored the visitors by a 64-36 margin during the second and third periods, setting up the double-digit, series-preserving victory.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 16 points, supplementing them with six assists and four rebounds. Myles Turner supplied 13 points, five boards and three assists. Obi Toppin furnished 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard matched Toppin's scoring while adding four rebounds and five assists, respectively, among other contributions.

Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis co-led the Bucks with 29-point contributions while pulling down 12 and 10 rebounds, respectively. Middleton adding five assists. Malik Beasley delivered 18 points, five rebounds and two steals. Patrick Beverley generated a 13-point, 12-assist double-double that included four rebounds, two steals and one block. Brook Lopez finished with 12 points, three rebounds and two blocks.

The series shifts back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 6 on Thursday night.