Bucks beat Pacers 105-99 for first 3-game winning streak of season

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. had 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-99 on Friday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.

Ryan Rollins added 22 points for the Bucks, and Bobby Portis had 21 after missing two games because of a bruised hip.

Andrew Nembhard led Indiana with 22 points and Pascal Siakam had 19.

Indiana rattled off a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull to 91-87 with 4:11 remaining. On the Pacers' next possession, Ben Sheppard missed a 3-pointer that would have made it a one-possession game.

Kevin Porter Jr. then hit a driving layup to start a 7-0 run that gave Milwaukee some breathing room.

Jericho Sims had a career-high 15 rebounds to go along with four points for the Bucks. Milwaukee's Myles Turner had nine points and 10 rebounds against his former team.

The Bucks outrebounded Indiana 48-37 and had a 17-8 edge in second-chance points. The Bucks improved to 3-0 this season against Indiana, which knocked Milwaukee out of the playoffs each of the last two seasons.

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his sixth game in a row since straining his right calf on Jan. 23. The Bucks are 15-15 with Antetokounmpo and 6-14 without him this season.

The Bucks also didn't have Kyle Kuzma (calf soreness).

Indiana's Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown didn't play one night after the Pacers acquired them from the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the earliest they could play is Tuesday at New York, though a lingering ankle issue could keep Zubac out longer.

Pacers: At Toronto on Sunday .

Bucks: At Orlando on Monday night.

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Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) loses control of the ball against Milwaukee Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Indiana Pacers' Kam Jones, center, looks to shoot against Milwaukee Bucks' Gary Harris (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis gestures after making a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (AP) — A former New York Jets first-round draft pick was arrested in Tennessee and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend.

Darron Lee was identified Thursday as the suspect and taken into custody at the scene, according to the Hamilton County sheriff’s office.

The victim's identity was not released.

The 31-year-old Lee played 58 games with the Jets, Kansas City and Buffalo from 2016 through the 2020 seasons. The former Ohio State linebacker was the 20th overall pick in 2016 by the Jets. He was the defensive MVP of the 2015 Sugar Bowl.

Lee was charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Additional charges could be pending following the outcome of the investigation, the sheriff’s office said.

Upon arrival, first responders located a female victim and attempted life-saving measures.

“Due to the condition of the victim and the residence, HCSO Criminal Investigative Services Detectives responded. Preliminary findings indicate the victim’s death was the result of a homicide,” the Hamilton County sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Lee has a Feb. 11 court date.

He was previously arrested for assault and domestic violence in 2023.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Darron Lee (50) plays against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)