The Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Indiana Pacers with a decisive 111-94 victory on Tuesday night, with Kevin Porter Jr. leading the charge, scoring 24 points. Ryan Rollins added 23 points to the effort as Milwaukee extended its winning streak, even in the absence of star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has now missed seven consecutive games due to injury.
Key Player Performances
- Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks): 24 points
- Ryan Rollins (Bucks): 23 points
- Kyle Kuzma (Bucks): 15 points
- Bobby Portis (Bucks): 14 points, 9 rebounds (team-high)
- Myles Turner (Pacers): 10 points, 3 blocks; booed by fans during ball possession
- T. J. McConnell (Pacers): 16 points off the bench, returning after missing Mondays game due to left knee soreness
- Pascal Siakam (Pacers): 15 points, 9 rebounds (team-high)
- Andrew Nembhard (Pacers): 14 points
- Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers): 13 points
Team Statistics
Bucks Shooting: 51% overall, 10 of 30 from three-point range
Pacers Shooting: 41% overall, 8 of 31 from three-point range
Game Summary
The Bucks quickly seized control of the game, finishing the first half with an 18-point lead, 59-44. Milwaukee shot an impressive 52% from the field in the first half, while the Pacers struggled with just 40%. The Bucks continued their dominance in the third quarter, expanding their lead to 86-61. Despite a late rally by the Pacers, who closed the third quarter with a 7-point run, the Bucks remained in control. In the fourth quarter, Indiana mounted an early 10-2 surge to trim the deficit to 90-78, but the Bucks responded with a 7-0 run of their own to reclaim momentum. The Pacers did manage to narrow the gap to 99-90 with 4:35 left in the game following a three-pointer from Ethan Thompson, but they were unable to mount a serious comeback in the closing minutes.
Injuries and Absences
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson was sidelined due to a concussion sustained during Monday's game.
Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, was absent from the game due to a right calf strain.
Notable Storylines
This loss delayed Pacers head coach Rick Carlisles pursuit of his 1,000th career NBA coaching victory. Carlisle is on track to become the 11th coach in NBA history to reach this milestone, with his next win marking the achievement.
Upcoming Games
Bucks: The team will visit Memphis on Friday night.
Pacers: Indiana will host Boston on Friday night.