- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (6-22) face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (11-17) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Tuesday.
The Bucks recently played the Raptors but fell short, losing 111-105 in their latest outing. Milwaukee recorded a field goal percentage of 45.2% (38 of 84), sinking 15 of their 37 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 14 of 16 shots for an impressive 87.5%. On the boards, the Bucks grabbed 38 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones, and dished out 24 assists while forcing their opponents into 14 turnovers, accumulating 7 steals. Defensively, Milwaukee allowed the Raptors to shoot 50.0% from the floor on 42 of 84 shooting attempts. Toronto also had 23 assists and 9 steals, while securing 45 rebounds (12 offensive, 33 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. Toronto’s free-throw shooting rate was 66.7% as they made 14 of 21 attempts and converted 13 of 35 three-point shots. Milwaukee committed 17 personal fouls compared to the Raptors’ 12.
Bobby Portis emerged as a pivotal player in the last game, netting 24 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He played for 39 minutes and secured 12 rebounds while achieving a shooting percentage of 56.3%, though he did not register any assists.
The Bucks enter this matchup with an overall record of 11-17 this season. They are averaging 113.6 points per game, placing them at 24th in the league, with an impressive field goal percentage of 48.9%. Milwaukee’s shooting from three-point range stands at 40.4% (423 of 1,048), with a free-throw shooting percentage of 72.1%. Collectively, the Bucks average 39.3 rebounds per game and have achieved a total of 748 assists this season, ranking 10th in the league. However, they turn the ball over 15.0 times each outing and commit an average of 21.8 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Bucks create 14.9 turnovers each game while giving up 19.0 fouls. This season, they ranked 20th in assists allowed, having surrendered 751 to their opponents. Milwaukee’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.3% (1,160 of 2,450) and concedes 44.7 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc, ranking them 21st in the league for points allowed per game (117.4).
In their last contest, the Pacers suffered a loss against the Pelicans, finishing 128-109. In terms of rebounding, Indiana allowed New Orleans to secure 49 total rebounds, with 6 on the offensive end. The Pacers shot 33.3% from three-point territory, going 9 of 27, and converted 29 out of 34 free throws for an 85.3% success rate. The Pelicans shot 52.9% from the field, hitting 45 of 85 attempts. Indiana ended with a field goal success rate of 42.6%, shooting 40 of 94 from the floor. Their three-point shooting was disappointing, making just 8 out of 42 attempts (19.0%). Indiana was sent to the line 30 times due to 29 fouls called on the Pelicans, turning the ball over 13 times while recording 6 steals in the game. They collected 31 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 42.
Pascal Siakam was a notable contributor for the Pacers, hitting 6 of 14 shots for a 42.9% shooting percentage while grabbing 5 rebounds. Siakam finished the game with 22 points in 31 minutes, also contributing 3 assists.
Indiana’s current record stands at 6-22. Offensively, the Pacers are shooting 43.1% from the field, placing them 30th in the league. They have tallied 3,086 points this season, averaging 110.2 points per game and securing 44.1 rebounds. Their assist rate is 23.5 per game, ranking last in the league, while committing 13.9 turnovers per game. The Pacers average 22.9 personal fouls and hit 77.8% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, they allow 33.7% on three-point shots (324 of 962), with opponents shooting 76.0% from the free-throw line. The Pacers yield 24.9 assists and 47.8 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 27th in the league, respectively. Indiana is ranked 23rd in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 118.5. They force turnovers at a rate of 14.3 per game and allow teams to shoot 47.7% from the floor (21st in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA face-off against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Milwaukee
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