Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring a basket in the 3rd quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring a basket in the 3rd quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum.
Key Points
The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Milwaukee enters Tuesday’s game with an 11-18 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3)
In Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Kevin Porter Jr. led the way for the Bucks as he recorded 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists while Bobby Portis added 16 points and 11 rebounds of his own.
Now Milwaukee will try to bounce back on the road on Tuesday night as they face off against a struggling Pacers team.
On the other side, Indiana enters Tuesday’s contest with a 6-23 record after losing on the road to the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) — Source: © Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Pacal Siakam led the way for the Pacers in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 25 points and six rebounds while Andrew Nembhard recorded 20 points and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
For the Bucks, they have two players listed on their injury report, including superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34)
Milwaukee has ruled out Giannis due to a right calf strain that has kept him out since he suffered the injury against the Detroit Pistons on December 3.
With Giannis still sidelined, Kyle Kuzma and Portis will likely continue to have increased roles until the star forward is able to return.
Taurean Prince
Taurean Prince
The Bucks have also ruled out veteran forward Taurean Prince as he continues to recover from neck surgery.
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On the other side, the Pacers have six players listed on their injury report, including guard T.J. McConnell.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9). — Source: © Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Indiana has listed McConnell as questionable with knee soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest after he sat out Monday’s loss to the Celtics.
The Pacers have ruled out Isaiah Jackson due to a concussion that he suffered in Monday’s loss and with him sidelined, Jay Huff and James Wiseman could both have increased roles.
Isaiah Jackson
Isaiah Jackson
Ben Sheppard, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton have also been ruled out as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Bucks and Pacers from Indianapolis at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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