The Indiana Pacers fell 105–99 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, February 6, 2026, in a closely contested NBA matchup that tipped off in the evening local time.
Milwaukee leaned on balanced scoring and control of the glass to secure its first three-game winning streak of the season despite several key absences.
Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, producing a composed all-around performance in the backcourt.
Ryan Rollins added 22 points with efficient perimeter shooting, while Bobby Portis contributed 21 points after returning from a two-game absence due to a bruised hip.
Indiana was led by Andrew Nembhard, who scored 22 points and dished out eight assists, while Pascal Siakam added 19 points despite a difficult shooting night from beyond the arc.
The Pacers mounted a strong fourth-quarter push, using a 15–0 run to cut the deficit to four points with just over four minutes remaining.
However, a missed three-pointer by Ben Sheppard was followed by a decisive 7–0 Bucks run sparked by a Porter Jr. driving layup that swung momentum back to Milwaukee.
Milwaukee’s advantage on the boards proved decisive, as the Bucks outrebounded Indiana 48–37 and dominated second-chance points by a 17–8 margin.
Key Scorers Comparison
| Player | Team | Points | FG% | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | Bucks | 23 | 50.0 | 7 | 8 |
| Ryan Rollins | Bucks | 22 | 47.4 | 4 | 4 |
| Bobby Portis | Bucks | 21 | 50.0 | 6 | 1 |
| Andrew Nembhard | Pacers | 22 | 35.3 | 2 | 8 |
| Pascal Siakam | Pacers | 19 | 36.8 | 6 | 4 |
- Milwaukee had three players score 20 or more points.
- Indiana relied heavily on its starting guards for offense.
Team Stats Overview
| Team | FG% | 3P% | Rebounds | Turnovers | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 44.3 | 27.9 | 37 | 9 | 99 |
| Bucks | 46.3 | 30.2 | 48 | 11 | 105 |
- Bucks controlled rebounding and interior play.
- Pacers struggled from three-point range.
Key Match Players
| Match Player | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Jericho Sims | Career-high 15 rebounds |
| Jarace Walker | 15 points on 66.7% shooting |
| T.J. McConnell | 6 assists in 14 minutes |
- Milwaukee improved to 3–0 against Indiana this season.
- Indiana continues its road trip at Toronto on Sunday.
