Bucks Aiming At Top Seed, Visit Pacers
The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

The Pacers (33-43) have been struggling of late and enter this game on a three-game losing skid following a 127-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Bennedict Mathurin posted 26 points, four rebounds and two assists to lead the Pacers in that loss. Andrew Nembhard delivered 17 points, five rebounds and five assists. Jalen Smith had 11 points and six rebounds. Jordan Nwora recorded 13 points and nine rebounds. T.J. McConnell registered 15 points, five rebounds, seven assists and two steals coming off the bench. Oshae Brissett had 10 points. Indiana has also lost four of its last five games and owns a 19-18 record at home.

Myles Turner (back), Buddy Hield (illness) and Chris Duarte (ankle) are all questionable for Wednesday. Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is out, same as Kendall Brown (lower leg).

The Bucks (54-21) are alive to secure the top spot in the Eastern Conference and enter this game fresh off a 126-117 win over the Detroit Pistons. Khris Middleton led the way for the Bucks with 34 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds while also adding two assists and two blocks. Jevon Carter finished with 22 points and two assists. Bobby Portis delivered 21 points, 14 rebounds and two assists. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits in this one. The win over the Pistons means Milwaukee has now won four of its last five games. The Bucks have also gone 24-14 on the road.

Goran Dragic, Khris Middleton, Joe Ingles and Giannis Antetokounmpo are all listed as game-time decisions due to knee injuries. Meyers Leonard and Jae Crowder are both out due to calf problems.
Posted on: 3/28/2023 3:51 PM