Milwaukee Bucks Vs Indiana Pacers, NBA 2026: Portis’ 29 Powers Bucks To 134-123 Win
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on March 16 at Fiserv Forum, snapping a four-game losing streak despite an injury scare to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bobby Portis starred off the bench with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Antetokounmpo produced 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in just 23 minutes before leaving in the third quarter after hurting his left leg. Milwaukee seized control with a dominant 40-point third quarter, with Giannis’ back-to-back dunks sparking the surge as the Bucks held off the struggling Pacers to secure the much-needed win.
Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins (13) shoots against Indiana Pacers' Jalen Slawson (18) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins (13) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Quenton Jackson (29) and Jay Huff (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo hangs on the rim after dunking during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) spins as he drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Jay Huff (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell, left, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Myles Turner during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Indiana Pacers' Ivica Zubac, second from right, passes around Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green, right, Kyle Kuzma (18), and Bobby Portis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Indiana Pacers' Quenton Jackson (29) dribbles against Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell (9) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash
Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. | Photo: AP/Aaron Gash