Pacers vs. Bucks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Indiana Pacers (19-40) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (23-23) at Fiserv Forum

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 15, 2022

Indiana Pacers 119, Milwaukee Bucks 128 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
I asked Tyrese Haliburton why he wrote a @PlayersTribune article on the #Kings-#Pacers trade:
“People gotta understand that us as basketball players, we’re still human beings.”
I also asked if he’s trying to steal my job:
“Nah, nah, nah, I’m on cool on that.” 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/0KuV6vMyPs – 12:35 AM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“50’s never easy but it’s great to have him back.”
Coach Bud’s ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/rQmE09tRe0 – 12:24 AM Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
One more till the break. #BuildGoodHabits pic.twitter.com/r6OyMrsZPe – 12:19 AM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo score season-high 50 on Pacers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/15/wat… – 12:12 AM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Dub going up on Tuesday.
📸 @ScienceinSport pic.twitter.com/bjpBwohEEx – 11:54 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Work it, Khris.
19 PTS | 2 REB | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/Kio7f8ssWG – 11:39 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Buddy Hield live in the postgame after scoring 36 with eight 3s tonight 😂 pic.twitter.com/v1MziDdazo – 11:37 PM Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis had 30 and 12 tonight in a win at Indiana.
Still my National Player of the Year frontrunner. – 11:32 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis recorded his 3rd career 50-point game in the regular season, the 2nd-most in Bucks history. He trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who has 10. (via @ESPNStatsInfo)
50 PTS | 14 REB | 4 AST | 81% FG pic.twitter.com/BuGRegP4Im – 11:26 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Giannis now has more career 50-point games than Shaq.
The best center in the league.
(Yes, he’s a center). – 11:19 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Batum defense sparking 6-0 Clippers run. Locks up Booker middy, then after the block, catches Booker’s failing attempt to draw a foul and save it under his basket.
Sequence leads to Mann attacking Paul in transition and finding Zubac trail dunk.
Clippers up 58-57, 8:27 3rdQ. – 11:18 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Old buddies catching up.
@Malcolm Brogdon x @Khris Middleton pic.twitter.com/KRlOC0ldZs – 11:15 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The Celtics are now favorites to win the NBA title according to @FiveThirtyEight‘s RAPTOR.
Best chance to win NBA Finals
21% – Celtics
18% – Bucks
16% – Suns
projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-nba-predi… – 11:12 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores season-high 50 points to down Buddy Hield, #Pacers indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 11:09 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks extend their win streak against the Pacers to 8 games. pic.twitter.com/m9UJVWplmL – 11:07 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said the break is probably coming at a good time for Grayson Allen.
Allen has been dealing with (and missing games because of) soreness in both hips for a while now. – 11:05 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
12th game in NBA history with 50 points on 80% shooting.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/kv8kf3H1ek – 10:56 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Buddy Hield 3rd game with the Pacers:
36 PTS
14-20 FG
8-12 3P
That’s his 9th career game with 8+ threes. Only Steph, Dame, Harden, Klay and JR have more. pic.twitter.com/xcqje2BpQq – 10:43 PM Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Giannis is now averaging 29.4ppg
Most in the NBA – 10:42 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight:
50 PTS
14 REB
17-21 FG
Antetokounmpo is just the third player in NBA history to record at least 50 points and 10 rebounds in a game while shooting 80% from the field, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Karl Malone. pic.twitter.com/qVMsEf8j2x – 10:38 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
Serge Ibaka plays 54 minutes combined on back-to-back nights. Guess the bod is feeling good. – 10:37 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
Giannis with 50 points on 21 shots. Only took him 25 shots to get 50 in Game 6 of The Finals. 🤯 – 10:36 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
final. pic.twitter.com/3NdfE4OqX0 – 10:35 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Bucks 128, #Pacers 119
Giannis with a 50-ball. His first 50-point effort since Game 6 to close out the Finals.
Buddy Hield had a season-high 36 points. Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and eight assists. Jalen Smith had 11 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes. #Pacers – 10:35 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
How sweep it is!! 🧹 pic.twitter.com/a54bED86YC – 10:34 PM Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
Giannis: decent at basketball – 10:34 PM Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
The Heat lost, so the Celtics are now 3.5 games out of first place in the Eastern Conference and just 1.5 games behind the third-place Cavs/Bucks. – 10:33 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
An unstoppable performance from Giannis — 5⃣0⃣ points — as the Bucks continue to dominate the Pacers, 128-119. He was 14/18 at the line, Pacers went 8/19
Buddy Hield hit 8 3s and had 36pts, Haliburton with 17-4-8.
Up next: Wednesday vs Wizards before the All-Star break. – 10:32 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Bucks beat the Pacers 128-119. All in all, one of the Pacers best performances against Milwaukee in a while, but they had no answers for Giannis and his 50 points.
Buddy Hield quietly had a huge, 36-point night. He hit 8 threes. – 10:32 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis tonight:
50 PTS
14 REB
17-21 FG
14-18 FT
His first 50-piece since the Finals. pic.twitter.com/KdmPcaJy8C – 10:32 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks Win!! pic.twitter.com/SWBkCxfPmA – 10:31 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks outlast the #Pacers 128-119 – 10:31 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Too. Good. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KdmgyppSYg – 10:31 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Bucks 128, Pacers 119
Antetokounmpo: 50 points, 14 rebounds, four assists
17-21 from the field (2-3 3pt)
14-of-18 from the FT line – 10:31 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Third regular season 50-point game in the career of Giannis Antetokounmpo. He had a 50-point game in the postseason as well. Not sure if many people remember that one…. – 10:28 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Giannis has 50. #Pacers trail 128-118. – 10:27 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
A 50-piece for Giannis tonight – 10:27 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
5⃣0⃣ PIECE FOR GIANNIS!! pic.twitter.com/UjN15kxOjV – 10:27 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And there is 50 for Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 10:27 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
50 for Giannis. – 10:27 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Giannis good. – 10:26 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Hasn’t been pretty, but Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried the Bucks home in this one. Up to 48 points on the night, but the Pacers aren’t done quite yet.
Bucks up, 124-113, with 2:00 left. – 10:26 PM Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
giannis has 48 points on 20 shots – 10:26 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a season-high 48 points tonight.
He’s 16-for-20 from the field, with 14 rebounds and 4 assists – 10:25 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Season high 48 points for Giannis after that alley-oop. #Pacers about to be handed their seventh straight loss unless they have a furious comeback in the last two minutes. – 10:25 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The dunk off the lob from Khris Middleton gives Giannis Antetokounmpo a season-high 48 points for the #Bucks – 10:25 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Giannis two points away from 50. Dominant perforamce. – 10:25 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Giannis has 46 points, one shy of his season high. #Pacers trail 122-113. – 10:24 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the pass, the finish😳
#GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/aE6rmIbRtk – 10:23 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Oshae Brissett is the king of the random, improv screen – 10:22 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks are going to have to play this thing out – they lead the #Pacers 120-111 with 3:10 to go. – 10:21 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Use-it-or-lose-it to Budenholzer.
Bucks up, 120-111, with 3:10 left. – 10:21 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
42 points & counting for The Greek Freak. 👌 pic.twitter.com/g5xAFyJ6xa – 10:18 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers were keeping this one close, but they have just 10 points in the fourth quarter with a few minutes to go. Struggling to find buckets when they need them. Can’t get into the paint. – 10:17 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
season-high 31 points for @Buddy Hield🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/v6k9gSq2Sq – 10:16 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Only one thing gets @olskool888 close to as excited as a Giannis dunk. It’s a Dua Lipa ad read 😂 – 10:15 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue so smooth. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3gJQTZq0bU – 10:15 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Jalen Smith picks up his fifth foul on Jrue Holiday. Tough night for him defensively. #Pacers – 10:12 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics standing watch:
1. MIA – 3.5 GB
2. CHI – 3.5 GB
3. MIL – 2.0 GB (assuming a Bucks win)
4. CLE – 1.5 GB
5. PHI – 1.0 GB
6. BOS
7. TOR – 1.5 UP
8. BKN – 3.0 UP
9. CHA – 4.5 UP
10. ATL – 6.0 UP – 10:11 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Giannis up to 40. Outside chance for him to get 50 if the #Pacers keep it close. – 10:11 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks have given up just 3 points in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter and they have now built a 110-97 lead with 7:40 left. – 10:08 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday has passed former #Jazz star Rickey Green for No. 61 on the all-time assists list. Green also played a season in Milwaukee. – 10:07 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
MV3!! 👌 pic.twitter.com/pZKUL2ehay – 10:05 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
to the fourth we go. pic.twitter.com/g3xWbXe6n9 – 10:00 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers down 99-94 entering the 4tth quarter. Best they’ve looked in general against Milwaukee in a while, but they still can’t stop anybody. Hield and Haliburton are the only Pacers over 10 points. Giannis has 33-11-4. – 9:59 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
12 minutes to get it done. pic.twitter.com/DcMBHwMFL3 – 9:58 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
With one quarter left to play, #Bucks lead the #Pacers 99-94. – 9:57 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bucks say Grayson Allen (left hip soreness) will not return to tonight’s game. – 9:56 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Not sure if the Pacers had mid game nap on the scouting report for Serge Ibaka. pic.twitter.com/KxNbbaWzXb – 9:56 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Terry Taylor is just battling every tonight. On the glass, on defense, in the post. Not letting his stature be a limitation. He’s 5/6 with 10 points and 5 rebounds, Pacers are +15 with him in. – 9:55 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Per Bucks PR, Grayson Allen (left hip soreness) will not return to tonight’s game. – 9:55 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
This game is so weird because it feels like the #Bucks have been in control most of the night, which is largely true, but they have yet to just put their foot down. #Pacers hanging around, trailing 93-91. – 9:53 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Pacers have climbed back to within a possession at 93-91 with 1:24 left in the third. – 9:53 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Third quarter use-it-or-lose-it to Bud.
Bucks up, 93-91, with 1:24 left in the third quarter. – 9:53 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Not only are the Celtics helping themselves in the standings tonight, both the Heat and Bucks are in tight games in the second half. – 9:49 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
TT block on one end, TT bucket on the other.
@Tristan Thompson 🤝 @TerryTaylor21 pic.twitter.com/yHbg7oC6Nx – 9:48 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lance Stephenson just got called for a flagrant on Giannis. #Pacers – 9:42 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Flagrant 1 on #Pacers Lance Stephenson on that loose ball foul. Giannis Antetokounmpo will shoot two. – 9:42 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo got hit in the face on that loose ball. Seems OK as the play will be reviewed. – 9:40 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks have to love Jordan Nwora’s aggressiveness, but that’s the second straight night he has been blocked at the rim on a dunk attempt. – 9:40 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks pushed their lead to nine a couple times here in the third but haven’t been able to shake the #Pacers – and the lead is back down to three. – 9:39 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby steals.
Lindell with the impressive finish. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ULCXdUVkeF – 9:37 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks Big Three has 48 points. Milwaukee leads 82-75. – 9:33 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Defense hasn’t really been much better, but the Bucks continue to outscore the Pacers and they lead, 82-73, with 7:36 left in the third quarter. – 9:32 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
What a beaut. 😍 pic.twitter.com/CG361bi83p – 9:29 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Buddy Hield is up to 23 points! pic.twitter.com/pdWaBsYEuo – 9:28 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Jalen Smith with his fourth foul. He checks out with 9:42 left in the 3Q. Second-year big man has been good in his minutes, but guarding Giannis is ummmmm difficult. #Pacers – 9:27 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Buddy Hield now has 23 points on 9 of 12 shooting for the #Pacers – 9:24 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has passed Ricky Pierce for No. 9 all-time on the #Bucks franchise made free throws list. – 9:24 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Buddy Hield for 3. He’s up to 20. Looks much better than he did last game. #Pacers – 9:23 PM Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
All of the drama surrounding Ben Simmons has led to people underrating his game, writes @Tommy Beer.
He is one of seven players to tally 4,000+ points, 2,000+ boards and 2,000+ dimes before turning 25, joining Giannis, LeBron, Magic, T-Mac, Big O and Kobe: basketballnews.com/stories/lest-w… – 9:23 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Call it a night, Doc. Team’s down 39. Get Joel out of there and prepare for the Bucks on Thursday. #Sixers pic.twitter.com/5jvQ72muPs – 9:14 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Here’s a Giannis Antetokounmpo dunk for your halftime viewing pleasure.
📸s me | #Bucks | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/HhNrbYJ0oB – 9:13 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
work to be done. pic.twitter.com/AZlCVIkl0N – 9:12 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Nice first half. pic.twitter.com/pgDDcU5A6y – 9:10 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers hanging around with the defending champs – it’s 69-63 after two quarters. Buddy Hield had 11 points in the second quarter and has 17 at the break, he’s been dynamic. Haliburton has 10 as well. – 9:09 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: #Bucks 69, #Pacers 63
Buddy Hield with 17 points and three 3s, including one in the closing seconds of the half. Tyrese Haliburton has 10 points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals.
Giannis has 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists. – 9:09 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo (18 points, 9 rebounds) and Khris Middleton (11 points, 4 assists) lead the way for the #Bucks – 9:08 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Tyrese Haliburton has three steals to go with five assists and 10 points for the #Pacers
UWGB alumnus Keifer Sykes has eight points off the bench for Indiana. – 9:08 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue heating up. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/v7xlckOCM3 – 9:08 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
defense 👉 offense
@Tyrese Haliburton can do it all! pic.twitter.com/va4tAIqRDh – 9:07 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks went up 11 but couldn’t add further separation and a late offensive rebound = three points for the #Pacers
Milwaukee leads 69-63 at the break. – 9:07 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Bucks 69, Pacers 63 – 9:07 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday has passed #Bulls legend Norm Van Lier for No. 62 all-time in assists. – 9:04 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Update: Tyrese Haliburton must’ve heard me because he’s now up to 10 points after an and-1. He also has four assists and three rebounds. #Pacers – 9:04 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
LIND3LL 👌 pic.twitter.com/2cwdBH19bg – 9:02 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
14-2 Bucks run forces Carlisle to take a timeout. Bucks are playing real fast and the Pacers were keeping up for a while, but it’s starting to favor the champs. Giannis has 16-7-3. – 9:01 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
12-2 run for the Bucks after the Pacers tied this game at 48. Two 3s from Lindell Wigginton helping the cause.
Bucks up, 60-50, with 3:42 left in the first half. – 9:01 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Bucks on a 7-0 run and lead 60-50. Looks like the defending champs have woken up. #Pacers – 9:01 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks on a 14-2 run now, lead the #Pacers by 10 pic.twitter.com/3D5qrcwB3w – 9:01 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
11/19 from beyond the arc in a Pacers uniform👏
@Tyrese Haliburton | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/X2sgxTcJ7m – 8:56 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue has now passed Russell Westbrook for 99th on the All-Time three pointers list with 1,122. pic.twitter.com/ZwcQksNWOq – 8:55 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers had taken the lead on a Buddy Hield 3, but the Bucks are back in front after a little spurt. Nwora dunk makes Carlisle call timeout. Milwaukee leads 50-48 with 5:49 left in the half. – 8:55 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Terry Taylor being a small forward his whole life… then going to the Pacers and playing center. Now he’s guarding Giannis. He’s done very well playing out of position, but tonight specifically might be a tough ask. – 8:54 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Pacers now have a lead over the #Bucks. – 8:53 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Lakers aren’t playing tonight, so #Bucks guard Jrue Holiday passes Russell Westbrook for No. 99 on the all-time made threes list. – 8:51 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks had built the lead up to nine, but let the Pacers right back into it. Their lead is down to two, 43-41, with 8:07 left in the first half.
Been way too easy for the Pacers offensively here in the second quarter. – 8:49 PM Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
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6th time this year it’s happened.
Celtics are 1-4 in the first 5.
They lead tonight…
…by 27. – 8:48 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Pacers came into this one having lost six straight – but they’re hanging with the #Bucks. Milwaukee leads 43-41 with 8:07 to go in the first half. – 8:48 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Haliburton finally on the board with a transition 3. #Pacers trail 43-41. – 8:47 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
🗣 LOOK OUT BELOW!!
@PicknSaveStores Photo of the Night pic.twitter.com/pDDY0ePhMk – 8:43 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
12 minutes down. pic.twitter.com/1fnQjowed3 – 8:43 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Bucks up 34-27 after one quarter. Antetokounmpo has 12 points already and dominated the first quarter. The hobbled Pacers will struggle every moment he’s in the game.
Sykes, Hield, and Smith all have 6 points. – 8:43 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: #Bucks 34, #Pacers 27
Tyrese Haliburton didn’t attempt a shot in 9 minutes. He’s gotta be more aggressive. He’s got 1 pt, 1 reb, 1 ast.
Giannis with 12 and 3. – 8:43 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks up, 34-27, after one quarter. Just 3-of-7 from 3, but they are still in control. 18 points in the paint already.
Advanced Stats
OffRtg: 125.9
DefRtg: 103.8
Net Rtg: +22.1
ORB%: 20.0%
DRB%: 85.7% – 8:42 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead the #Pacers 34-27 after one as Sandro Mamukelashvili bails them out near the buzzer. Milwaukee shot 56.5% from the field.
Oddly, neither Jrue Holiday nor Tyrese Haliburton took a shot. – 8:41 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Off to a good start. pic.twitter.com/tPolQcySux – 8:41 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
hit ’em with the fadeaway!
@Buddy Hield | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/GkJLTK7ApA – 8:40 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Haliburton hasn’t attempted a shot in seven minutes. #Pacers – 8:38 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Top of the key.
Ibaka for three!! pic.twitter.com/hRuPqpjbea – 8:38 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
SERG3 Ibaka?
Is that the way to go there? – 8:35 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Keifer Sykes with the 3. Lol #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle called him “Born Ready 2” during his pregame press conference.
Sykes starred at Wisconsin-Green Bay in college. – 8:34 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Giannis is up to 10 points and three rebounds.
Jalen Smith has six points and four rebounds for the #Pacers. – 8:31 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks up, 21-15, with 4:07 left in the first quarter.
Antetokounmpo with 10pts/3reb. – 8:29 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
This is our latest submission for Giannis to join the dunk contest. 😳 pic.twitter.com/JRfmEe2UYv – 8:27 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead 18-13 but it feels like it shouldn’t be that close. They haven’t made a three yet (0-for-4). 14 points in the paint. – 8:26 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Yo when did Jalen Smith become an elite shooter? His second 3 of the night. #Pacers – 8:21 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
gotta appreciate the pass from Goga 👀 pic.twitter.com/fW89FjzKac – 8:21 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Serge Ibaka is tonight’s sixth man for the #Bucks – 8:20 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
🗣 WATCH YOUR HEAD!! pic.twitter.com/YDZPEvHYlw – 8:20 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers have a big unit out there, but nobody with the strength OR speed to guard Giannis. He already has 4 points and a nasty dunk. – 8:17 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
JAL3N SMITH.👌
catch the action on @BallySportsIN or stream here: https://t.co/1dw4ffs3qg pic.twitter.com/UgGpPdQcXq – 8:16 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Couple of emphatic dunks for Giannis Antetokounmpo has the #Bucks up on the #Pacers 12-8 early on. Milwaukee has scored 8 of its points in the paint. – 8:15 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Bucks basketball is a little more fun when Giannis plays. Just my opinion. – 8:15 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Apparently Monster Jam is back at Fiserv. 😤 pic.twitter.com/rVt9uWuIOI – 8:15 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
I think Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ankle is feeling all right… – 8:15 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Jalen Smith with a 3 to get the #Pacers started. They trail 6-5 early after a nasty dunk by Giannis. – 8:13 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Yooooooo that Goga Bitadze pass. – 8:13 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks set up Khris Middleton for a little backdoor cut on the first play of the game and he finishes it with a layup. Underway in Milwaukee. – 8:11 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks-Pacers. pic.twitter.com/FQ1MaX1qIH – 8:10 PM Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
It truly sucks as an NBA season ticket holder when Giannis, Curry, Durant and Morant all sit when they come to your city. – 8:07 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/e2yrhPJwX8 – 8:06 PM Matt Babcock @MattBabcock11
I’m looking forward to watching Johnny Davis tonight as the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers face the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington.
Davis is averaging 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this season and is currently ranked No. 8 on the @basketbllnews 2022 NBA Draft Big Board. pic.twitter.com/pSvJOkNGbK – 8:00 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Let’s have fun with it!! pic.twitter.com/TGbpfDSCXl – 7:59 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
pregame griddy vibes featuring @Duane Washington Jr and @Buddy Hield.👀 pic.twitter.com/lkBAUF73Ez – 7:58 PM Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Rajon Rondo — a DNP-lots of minutes in Indiana the night before Philadelphia — checks into the game late in the first quarter to run the second unit alongside Caris LeVert. – 7:55 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
What would the Bucks be getting with DeAndre’ Bembry in the backcourt?
– Took a closer look at what he brings on both offense and defense
– Broke down some film, including his best game of the season
At @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/3131269/2022/0… – 7:55 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters tonight against the #Bucks:
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Buddy Hield
— Oshae Brissett
— Jalen Smith
— Goga Bitadze
📸 me pic.twitter.com/Ar9Df35xk0 – 7:51 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
BP all day. pic.twitter.com/mgGORlvuwx – 7:49 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol #Pacers roster looks a bit outdated on this stat screen they have set up here in Milwaukee 😂 pic.twitter.com/oFx3aKqpj6 – 7:48 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#BlackHistoryMonth
📸 me | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/zuf7RAL5OO – 7:44 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers mixing up their starting lineup with Chris Duarte out. Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Oshae Brissett, Jalen Smith, and Goga Bitadze will open the game tonight in Milwaukee. – 7:42 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Skills and drills with Malcolm Brogdon. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/8HevsAb9EN – 7:40 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
fresh five tonight.
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/ihPsIxLTKL – 7:40 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis is back in the starting lineup!! pic.twitter.com/nDFaPGAJn3 – 7:33 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
17 points last night for Jordan.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/VxmUVlzjcH – 7:17 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
More pregame work by Malcolm Brogdon with assistant Jannero Pargo. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/XLigNRQ21r – 7:09 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis is back in action tonight.
🎥 @socios pic.twitter.com/60pTvC9R34 – 7:03 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
time to hoop, @Buddy Hield.🏀 pic.twitter.com/tPTJSDSpdX – 7:01 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue had a 21-0 fourth-quarter run to help the Bucks surge past the Pacers for the 114-99 win on December 15, 2021.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/rxsQxptIzi – 6:51 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Scarf game strong. 💯
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/gXp4JjVq54 – 6:36 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Malcolm Brogdon remains out for the Pacers in Milwaukee tonight. 10 active Indiana players. – 6:35 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Malcolm Brogdon (right Achilles) is OUT tonight, per #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. – 6:34 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Here are my post-trade deadline 2022 cap space projections:
1. Detroit – $31.4M
2. Orlando – $28.1M
3. Indiana – $23.8M
4. Portland – $20.0M
5. San Antonio – $17.6M
Spurs had the most shift post-deadline, as they took on some salary, plus two additional first round picks. – 6:25 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Giannis Antetokounmpo (sore left ankle) is IN tonight against the #Pacers, per #Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer.
📸 me pic.twitter.com/NJUCiueqYP – 6:21 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Swoosh.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/zHvgbOOZvx – 6:20 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Giannis will play tonight vs Pacers.
Bucks are on the second night of a back-to-back after being blown out by the Blazers. – 6:18 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis will play tonight, per coach Mike Budenholzer – 6:17 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
midwest fits. pic.twitter.com/TONU18gldU – 6:12 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Daniel Gafford (return to competition reconditioning) and Kristaps Porzingis (right knee bone bruise) will not play when the Wizards play the Pacers on Wednesday night, per the team’s injury report. Rui Hachimura (sprained right ankle) is listed as questionable. – 5:48 PM Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Check out @pearlsteinaaron at @SportsBizClass giving his thoughts on the Kings/Pacers swap with Haliburton/Sabonis – an SBC alum analyzes both sides of the deal: sportsbusinessclassroom.com/domantas-sabon… – 5:45 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Rui Hachimura is listed questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Pacers with his right ankle sprain. Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel Gafford remain OUT. – 5:42 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Injury updates for Wednesday vs. Indiana:
Daniel Gafford (return to competition reconditioning) and Kristaps Porzingis (right knee bone bruise) are OUT.
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) is QUESTIONABLE. – 5:41 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards forward Rui Hachimura is questionable (right ankle) for tomorrow’s game against the Indiana Pacers. – 5:40 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis (right knee bone bruise) and Daniel Gafford (return to competition reconditioning) remain OUT for Wizards at Pacers tomorrow.
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) is questionable. – 5:31 PM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA championship tiers: Suns, Warriors, Bucks are the favorites; 76ers on deck after James Harden trade
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-c… – 5:29 PM Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Episode 53 – The @Sacramento Kings have acquired Domantas Sabonis in a deal that saw Tyrese Haliburton moved on.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Basketball #Kings pic.twitter.com/GCUaoSfuf2 – 5:18 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
“We really feel like when we put the ball more in (Tyrese Haliburton’s) hands that he can really blossom into something special at 21-years-old. For me, when you get those kind of guys, it’s like getting the (Peyton Mannings) and the Andrew Lucks.” #Pacers indystar.com/story/sports/n… – 5:13 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
What would the Bucks be getting with DeAndre’ Bembry?
Combed through the stats and the film to get that answer, at @TheAthletic ($1/month for 6mo for new subscribers): https://t.co/UJFxzLbL2N
(Spoiler alert: This will be the play you will think about most.) pic.twitter.com/jIWyJJda0O – 5:09 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Back at it tonight. Tipoff in 3 hours.
📝 @Jockey pic.twitter.com/dhQAkgPsHh – 5:02 PM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Maccabi and Giannis Sfairopoulos part ways sportando.basketball/en/maccabi-and… – 4:56 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
🚨A new #Bucks Point Forward Podcast has dropped!🚨
In this #PFP, we get into what does Milwaukee need do to fill the gap left behind by injured Pat Connaughton?
Looking ahead to an Wisconsin-heavy #NBAAllStar weekend and of course, what makes me mad 🚦
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 4:51 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Barkley on TNT conference call says he still has Bucks as East favorite. Says Heat will play hard and are well coached. “Miami’s going to be there.” – 4:46 PM Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
OFFICIAL: Giannis Sfairopoulos’ run with Maccabi Tel Aviv is over
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 4:26 PM GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Official: Maccabi Tel Aviv part ways with Giannis Sfairopoulos. pic.twitter.com/lCbCc0xc0c – 4:19 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Pacing different.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/TwYs0DProy – 4:02 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks have more or less than 5.5 steals?
📊 @betwayusa – 3:02 PM Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Stay READY 🔋😃 pic.twitter.com/Y77dBff7FB – 2:54 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game at Milwaukee (1/2):
Malcolm Brogdon – Questionable (right Achilles)
Chris Duarte – Out (left big toe)
Isaiah Jackson – Out (right ankle sprain)
Myles Turner – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/sV3u2QjYQw – 2:39 PM Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾🏾 – 2:35 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers center Myles Turner shared on TikTok what an average day is like for him during the season pic.twitter.com/ELQ3rj5sRW – 2:33 PM Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Latest Bucks injury report has Giannis listed as probable but Wesley Matthews is out. George Hill also remains out. – 2:17 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
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#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/HoT92go0mn – 2:00 PM