The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on March 15, 2026, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks match player stats show Milwaukee winning through three-point shooting and stronger ball security.
Milwaukee entered the game outside the Eastern Conference play-in places. Indiana arrived with the conference’s worst record and a 12-game losing streak. The Pacers also played without Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard.
Indiana led at halftime after Aaron Nesmith scored 24 first-half points. Milwaukee changed the game after halftime through Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and repeated three-point makes. The Bucks committed half as many turnovers and completed a four-game season sweep.
Match Overview
Milwaukee improved to 28-39 with the victory and ended a four-game losing run. Indiana dropped to 15-53 and suffered its 13th consecutive defeat.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | March 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Competition | 2025-26 NBA regular season |
| Final score | Bucks 134, Pacers 123 |
| Pacers record | 15-53 |
| Bucks record | 28-39 |
Pre-Match Context
Milwaukee entered at 27-39 and occupied 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks had lost four consecutive games and were chasing a season sweep against Indiana.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing the previous game with a left ankle injury. However, Kevin Porter Jr. and Ousmane Dieng did not enter the rotation.
Indiana entered at 15-52 and sat 15th in the conference. The Pacers had lost 12 straight games during an injury-heavy season.
Tyrese Haliburton remained unavailable while recovering from his Achilles injury. Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard were also sidelined. Their absences removed Indiana’s leading scorer and two important backcourt options.
Several other Pacers carried questionable designations before being cleared. Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, and Ivica Zubac all played.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Indiana produced its best offensive stretch during the opening half. Milwaukee answered with 72 second-half points and won both closing quarters.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Indiana Pacers | 34 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 123 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 26 | 36 | 40 | 32 | 134 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Milwaukee opened with five straight points before Indiana settled into its half-court attack. Aaron Nesmith then scored 14 first-quarter points.
Nesmith made four early three-pointers and repeatedly converted Indiana’s drive-and-kick possessions. The Pacers scored 34 points and led by eight.
Giannis Antetokounmpo attacked the basket and created open shots for Milwaukee. However, Indiana’s perimeter shooting kept the visitors ahead.
Second Quarter
Milwaukee’s three-point shooting changed the pace during the second quarter. The Bucks made seven of their 11 attempts from beyond the arc.
Bobby Portis added scoring from the bench, while Antetokounmpo reached 18 first-half points. He also collected 11 rebounds before halftime.
Nesmith scored another 10 points and reached 24 for the half. Indiana still led 65-62, but Milwaukee had reduced the deficit.
Third Quarter
The Bucks made six of nine three-pointers during the third quarter. Antetokounmpo added 13 points as Milwaukee moved ahead.
Milwaukee outscored Indiana 40-31 and carried a 102-96 lead into the final period. The Bucks consistently punished Indiana’s turnovers with quick scoring possessions.
Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly after a late-quarter dunk. He remained briefly, completed another dunk, and attempted two free throws before leaving.
Subsequent reporting confirmed a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise. The injury prevented him from playing again that season.
Fourth Quarter
Milwaukee opened the fourth quarter with a 9-2 run. Portis then became the Bucks’ main scoring option.
The Bucks used a 15-3 run to build a 119-101 advantage with 8:45 remaining. Portis scored 13 fourth-quarter points.
Indiana continued making outside shots but could not create enough defensive stops. Milwaukee maintained control and completed the season sweep.
Team Stats Comparison
Both teams shot above 50 percent from the field and from three-point range. Milwaukee created separation through extra steals and fewer turnovers.
| Category | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Field goals | 42-81, 51.9% | 49-90, 54.4% |
| Three-pointers | 21-42, 50.0% | 23-44, 52.3% |
| Free throws | 18-23, 78.3% | 13-19, 68.4% |
| Total rebounds | 48 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Assists | 34 | 31 |
| Steals | 5 | 10 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 9 |
| Personal fouls | 15 | 18 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The final totals show two efficient offenses separated by turnovers and Milwaukee’s three-point volume.
- Milwaukee made 23 three-pointers, tying its highest total of the season.
- The Bucks committed nine turnovers, while Indiana finished with 18.
- Milwaukee made 13 three-pointers across the second and third quarters.
- The Bucks recorded 10 steals, which doubled Indiana’s total.
- Milwaukee made seven more field goals despite losing the total rebounding comparison.
Full Box Score: Indiana Pacers
Indiana’s depleted lineup still produced efficient shooting and 34 assists. Nesmith supplied the scoring, while McConnell led the passing effort.
The Pacers received double-figure scoring from six players. However, their 18 turnovers allowed Milwaukee to create additional possessions.
Pacers Core Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Aaron Nesmith | 28 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| Jarace Walker | 29 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Ivica Zubac | 23 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| T.J. McConnell | 28 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Jalen Slawson | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Jay Huff | 19 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Obi Toppin | 16 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Kobe Brown | 24 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Taelon Peter | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Quenton Jackson | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Micah Potter | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Kam Jones | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Pacers Shooting and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Aaron Nesmith | 10-14 | 7-10 | 5-5 | -7 |
| Jarace Walker | 6-12 | 2-6 | 0-2 | -17 |
| Ivica Zubac | 4-10 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +1 |
| T.J. McConnell | 3-10 | 0-1 | 3-3 | -8 |
| Jalen Slawson | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jay Huff | 5-8 | 3-6 | 3-3 | -15 |
| Obi Toppin | 3-7 | 3-7 | 2-3 | +2 |
| Kobe Brown | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1-2 | -11 |
| Taelon Peter | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-3 | -2 |
| Quenton Jackson | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Micah Potter | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Kam Jones | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Pacers Defensive and Possession Stats
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers |
| Aaron Nesmith | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jarace Walker | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ivica Zubac | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. McConnell | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Slawson | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jay Huff | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Obi Toppin | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kobe Brown | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taelon Peter | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quenton Jackson | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Micah Potter | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Jones | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Full Box Score: Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee placed seven players in double figures and made 23 three-pointers. Antetokounmpo controlled the interior before leaving during the third quarter.
Portis supplied 29 bench points and continued leading the offense after Antetokounmpo departed. Rollins added efficient scoring, passing, and three steals.
Bucks Core Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 23 | 31 | 14 | 8 |
| Ryan Rollins | 36 | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| Myles Turner | 29 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| AJ Green | 24 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 35 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Bobby Portis | 26 | 29 | 10 | 3 |
| Taurean Prince | 22 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Gary Harris | 21 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Jericho Sims | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Nance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bucks Shooting and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 11-22 | 0-0 | 9-13 | +17 |
| Ryan Rollins | 8-12 | 3-5 | 1-2 | +14 |
| Myles Turner | 4-7 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +6 |
| AJ Green | 4-7 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 3-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bobby Portis | 11-21 | 6-11 | 1-2 | -4 |
| Taurean Prince | 5-7 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Gary Harris | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jericho Sims | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Pete Nance | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
Bucks Defensive and Possession Stats
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Rollins | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Myles Turner | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AJ Green | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bobby Portis | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Taurean Prince | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gary Harris | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jericho Sims | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Nance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Antetokounmpo scored 31 points in only 23 minutes. He added 14 rebounds and eight assists before leaving with his knee injury.
His six offensive rebounds helped Milwaukee create second-chance opportunities. He also finished with the game’s highest plus-minus at plus-17.
Bobby Portis
Portis scored 29 points from the Milwaukee bench and collected 10 rebounds. He made six three-pointers and scored 13 fourth-quarter points.
His fourth-quarter production allowed Milwaukee to maintain its lead after Antetokounmpo left. He also recorded four offensive rebounds and two steals.
Aaron Nesmith
Nesmith scored a game-high 32 points on 10-of-14 shooting. He made seven three-pointers from 10 attempts.
He scored 24 points before halftime and established Indiana’s early advantage. Milwaukee limited his opportunities after the break.
Ryan Rollins
Rollins finished with 20 points, seven assists, and three steals. He made eight of his 12 field-goal attempts.
His three-pointer opened the scoring, while his ball pressure contributed to Indiana’s turnover problems.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Aaron Nesmith | Pacers | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | 31 | 14 | 8 |
| Bobby Portis | Bucks | 29 | 10 | 3 |
| Ryan Rollins | Bucks | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| T.J. McConnell | Pacers | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Starting Lineups
Indiana started McConnell because Nembhard was unavailable. Slawson joined the backcourt, while Zubac made his third appearance for the Pacers.
Milwaukee used Rollins and Green together in the backcourt. Antetokounmpo, Kuzma, and Turner completed the frontcourt.
| Position | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Point guard | T.J. McConnell | Ryan Rollins |
| Shooting guard | Jalen Slawson | AJ Green |
| Small forward | Aaron Nesmith | Kyle Kuzma |
| Power forward | Jarace Walker | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Center | Ivica Zubac | Myles Turner |
Injury Report
Indiana’s absences affected both scoring creation and rotation depth. Siakam and Nembhard combined to average more than 40 points per game.
The Pacers still cleared several questionable players shortly before the game. Nesmith, McConnell, Toppin, Jackson, and Zubac all contributed.
Milwaukee welcomed Antetokounmpo back but remained without Porter and Dieng. Antetokounmpo then suffered a left knee injury during the game.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Right Achilles recovery | Out for season |
| Johnny Furphy | Knee | Out for season |
| Pascal Siakam | Knee | Out |
| Andrew Nembhard | Right calf contusion | Out |
| Ben Sheppard | Ankle | Out |
| Quenton Jackson | Right calf strain | Questionable, played |
| T.J. McConnell | Right hamstring soreness | Questionable, played |
| Aaron Nesmith | Right ankle | Questionable, played |
| Obi Toppin | Foot | Questionable, played |
| Ivica Zubac | Left ankle sprain | Questionable, played |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Left ankle sprain | Questionable, played |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | Knee | Questionable, did not play |
| Ousmane Dieng | Illness | Did not play |
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Milwaukee won all four 2025-26 meetings and extended its winning streak against Indiana to five games.
The Bucks had won seven of the teams’ previous eight meetings after completing the sweep.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| November 3, 2025 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Milwaukee | 117-115 |
| December 23, 2025 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Milwaukee | 111-94 |
| February 6, 2026 | Fiserv Forum | Milwaukee | 105-99 |
| March 15, 2026 | Fiserv Forum | Milwaukee | 134-123 |
Eastern Conference Standings
Both teams remained outside the play-in positions. Milwaukee held 11th place, while Indiana remained 15th.
| Team | Pregame Record | East Position | Postgame Record |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 27-39 | 11th | 28-39 |
| Indiana Pacers | 15-52 | 15th | 15-53 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game received regional coverage in Indiana and Wisconsin. NBA League Pass carried the matchup outside restricted local markets.
| Platform | Coverage | Details |
| Television | FDSIN | Indiana regional broadcast |
| Television | FDSWI | Wisconsin regional broadcast |
| Streaming | NBA League Pass | Subject to regional restrictions |
| Pacers radio | 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan | Indiana radio coverage |
| Bucks radio | 620 WTMJ | Milwaukee radio coverage |
| Tip-off | 3:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 p.m. CT |
Conclusion
Milwaukee’s victory completed its season sweep and ended a four-game losing streak. Strong three-point shooting and controlled possession decided the matchup.
Indiana produced another competitive offensive performance despite several absences. However, its turnover problems prevented a second-half response.
The Bucks next hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pacers continued their road schedule against the New York Knicks.
Antetokounmpo’s knee injury became the game’s most significant longer-term development. He missed Milwaukee’s remaining regular-season games after the incident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pacers versus Milwaukee Bucks game?
The Milwaukee Bucks won 134-123 at Fiserv Forum on March 15, 2026, after scoring 72 points during the second half.
Who scored the most points in the game?
Aaron Nesmith led all players with 32 points. He made 10 field goals, seven three-pointers, and all five free-throw attempts.
What were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stats against Indiana?
Antetokounmpo recorded 31 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists in 23 minutes before leaving with a hyperextended left knee.
How many three-pointers did the Bucks make?
Milwaukee made 23 three-pointers from 44 attempts. The total matched the team’s season high and produced a 52.3 shooting percentage.
Which player led the game in assists?
T.J. McConnell recorded a game-high 11 assists for Indiana. Kyle Kuzma and Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with eight assists each.
Why did the Pacers lose despite shooting efficiently?
Indiana committed 18 turnovers and allowed 23 three-pointers. Milwaukee committed only nine turnovers and created more scoring opportunities from defensive pressure.
Did the Bucks sweep the Pacers during the season?
Yes. Milwaukee won all four regular-season meetings, including two games in Indianapolis and two games at Fiserv Forum.
