Starting the trade machine for Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't take long, but making a deal isn't the only answer for Milwaukee.

The Rockets find themselves on the cusp of championship contention. Their disruptive, dominant defense is camera-ready for basketball's biggest stage. Their competitive fire and the fight instilled under head coach Ime Udoka can keep sturdy legs beneath them through the final rounds of a heavyweight brawl.

But they're also getting used to Giannis Antetokounmpo turning those losses into lessons. Another postseason collapse by the Bucks was somewhat masked by the postgame actions of John Haliburton, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's father,

The Indiana Pacers, by eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks, are expected to have toppled what was once the best team in the NBA.

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers stole one from the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Indiana forced two turnovers in the final 29 seconds of overtime, and Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.