Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats and Box Score (Dec. 31) | 2024-25 NBA season

The Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks was one of the final NBA duels of 2024, with the two 16-win teams trying to get closer to the top five in the East. The Bucks have found a rhythm after a terrible start to the season, just like the Pacers, who haven't been as consistent as desired.

With Damian Lillard back on the court, Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. came from behind to beat the Pacers in an entertaining encounter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to secure their 17th win.

Despite a rough start, Giannis finished with 30 points to lead his squad to a big victory. The Pacers were in control of the game for a big part, but couldn't keep up with the Bucks down the stretch.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats and Box Score

Indiana Pacers player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Pascal Siakam	20	7	4	0	0	1
Myles Turner	16	10	2	0	1	2
Andrew Nembhard	10	2	3	0	0	3
Tyrese Haliburton	12	6	7	1	2	1
Bennedict Mathurin	25	9	2	1	1	5
Obi Toppin	4	2	2	0	1	1
Jarace Walker	11	1	1	3	1	0
Thomas Bryant	3	2	0	0	0	0
TJ McConnell	6	4	5	2	0	3
Ben Sheppard	5	7	0	1	1	0

Milwaukee Bucks player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Giannis Antetokounmpo	30	12	5	2	0	2
Khris Middleton	15	6	7	0	0	4
Brook Lopez	16	5	3	0	0	1
Damian Lillard	9	5	3	0	0	4
Andre Jackson Jr.	4	2	0	0	0	0
Taurean Prince	9	3	2	2	0	1
Bobby Portis	14	15	3	2	0	0
Gary Trent	14	2	1	2	0	0
AJ Green	9	2	1	0	0	0

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks game recap

The Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks duel started with both teams exchanging blows. Despite a strong start, both Antetokounmpo and Haliburton had to take a back seat and see their teammates take over the game. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana in the first period, although the Bucks ended up taking the first quarter 30-28.

The second quarter saw the Pacers take over and enter halftime with an 11-point advantage. Siakam led the way with 12 points, while Jarace Walker scored eight units off the bench.

Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis all scored 10 points for the Bucks.

The Bucks outscored the Pacers 35-27 in the third to take charge of the contest. They continued their good moment in the fourth to seal the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo showed the way with 30 points, followed by Brook Lopez with 16. Bobby Portis and Gary Trent had 14 units.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 25 points while Pascal Siakam added 20 for the Pacers, but it wasn't enough against the Bucks, who trailed by 11 points at one point.