Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 31

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers will look to end 2024 on a positive note as they face off on New Year’s Eve. The game will be at the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where the Pacers have been playing well, with an 8-5 win-loss record.

The Bucks have been inconsistent throughout the year, losing three of their last five games after winning the NBA Cup finals against the OKC Thunder in Las Vegas. Early in the season, Milwaukee started the year with a 2-8 record before finding its stride and returning to winning ways.

The Bucks are sixth spot in the Eastern Conference with a 16-14 record. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers scored a massive win against the defending champions Boston Celtics on Sunday night. Against the Bucks, the Pacers can move back to .500 as they now get to a 16-17 record, good for the eighth seed in the East.

The Pacers lost to the Bucks earlier in the season during the NBA Cup. Last season, the Pacers beat the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs to kickstart their deep run, which ended in the Western Conference Finals against the Celtics.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers: Projected Starting Lineup and Depth Chart

Milwaukee Bucks projected starting lineup and depth chart

The Bucks are expected to field a starting lineup made up of Damian Lillard, Andre Jackson Jr., Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez as superstar

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unclear if he will play against the Pacers. The team is headed by coach Doc Rivers.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Damian Lillard	Delon Wright
Shooting Guard	Andre Jackson Jr.	Gary Trent Jr.	Ryan Rollins
Small Forward	Khris Middleton	AJ Green
Power Forward	Bobby Portis	Taurean Prince
Center	Brook Lopez	Bobby Portis	Liam Robbins

Indiana Pacers projected starting lineup and depth chart

The Indiana Pacers will be starting star guard Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Benedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner. Coach Rick Carlisle will call the shots for the Pacers.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Tyrese Haliburton	T.J McConnell
Shooting Guard	Andrew Nembhard	Ben Sheppard
Small Forward	Bennedict Mathurin	Quenton Jackson	Johnny Furphy
Power Forward	Pascal Siakam	Jarace Walker	Enrique Freeman
Center	Myles Turner	Obi Toppin

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers: Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks injury report

The Milwaukee Bucks will be missing some of their key players against the Pacers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is potentially out due to a non-COVID illness while Khris Middleton is probable despite playing through a bilateral ankle injury.

Aside from their two stars, the Bucks could also be without AJ Green for a right calf contusion. Meanwhile, AJ Johnson, Christ Livingston and Tyler Smith will be out due to their G-League assignments.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Indiana Pacers will miss Isaiah Jackson due to a torn right Achilles tendon, while Aaron Nesmith will miss the game with a left ankle sprain. Obi Toppin will also be questionable to play against the Bucks because of a left ankle sprain.