The Milwaukee Bucks are ready to put their 15-game winning streak at Fiserv Forum on the line tonight as they face the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. The Bucks, who have gone 9-1 since losing to the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament semifinals on Dec. 7, will be looking to extend their impressive streak.
During their last matchup with the Pacers, the Bucks secured a 140-126 victory at Fiserv Forum, with Giannis Antetokounmpo setting a franchise record with 64 points. Antetokounmpo’s outstanding performance helped propel the Bucks to a lead in the third quarter, although the Pacers, particularly their bench players, put up a strong fight.
Despite trailing in the second quarter, the Bucks ultimately took a 62-56 lead into halftime. Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Brook Lopez played pivotal roles in securing the lead, with Ben Mathurin making a notable contribution off the Pacers bench.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time league MVP, is expected to play in tonight’s game, with no injuries reported following the team’s recent road trip. The last time the Bucks played the Pacers, there were heated postgame conversations and Antetokounmpo even ran down the Pacers tunnel. Bobby Portis was ejected in that game, and several Pacers players were assessed technical fouls.
In terms of the injury report, Thanasis Antetokounmpo is available for personal reasons, while MarJon Beauchamp and Jae Crowder are both out for different health reasons.
The Bucks are currently listed as 8.5-point favorites over the Pacers with an over/under of 259.5 points, according to BetMGM. This game marks another high-stakes matchup between the two teams, as they continue to set records in the NBA over/under category.
The stage is set for an exciting game at Fiserv Forum as the Bucks look to maintain their streak against the Pacers. Fans can look forward to another thrilling matchup between these two powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference.