Bucks Face Pacers Without Giannis—High-Stakes Showdown in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks are stepping onto the Fiserv Forum court tonight without their star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a calf injury. Even without him, the Bucks have been on a surprising tear, winning back-to-back games and showing offensive firepower that’s hard to ignore. Ryan Rollins led the charge in their latest overtime win against the Pelicans, dropping 27 points and pushing Milwaukee to shoot an astonishing 61% from the field.
Their opponents, the Indiana Pacers, arrive in Milwaukee struggling on the road. Indiana has lost three of their last five, including a tough 131-122 defeat to Utah, despite big efforts from Jarace Walker and Quenton Jackson, who each scored 24 points. The Pacers are also dealing with injuries, missing key players like Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin and recently trading away Bennedict Mathurin, who had been a consistent scoring threat.
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Milwaukee has already handled Indiana twice this season, winning both games on the road and tonight they’re favored even without Giannis. Analysts suggest the Bucks’ momentum, combined with their explosive scoring, gives them an edge and the over-under line at 222.5 points points to a likely high-scoring affair. The Pacers have shown they can put points on the board, but their defensive struggles make them vulnerable, especially against a Bucks team that is clicking offensively.
This matchup matters beyond just the standings. For the Bucks, maintaining momentum without Giannis demonstrates depth and resilience, signaling that this team can adapt even in the face of key injuries. For the Pacers, road woes continue to mount and finding a way to compete against a surging Bucks squad could be critical for morale as they approach the second half of the season.
Tonight, expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game with Milwaukee looking to exploit their home court advantage. Key players like Kevin Porter and Bobby Portis will need to step up, while Indiana will lean on Walker, Jackson and Pascal Siakam to keep the game close. Fans should watch closely for matchups in the paint, perimeter shooting and late-game execution, all of which could decide this contest.
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