Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds December 13
The Indiana Pacers take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight for their fourth-straight game away from Indianapolis. The Pacers are on a four-game regular season winning streak, though they did lose in the In-Season Tournament title game on Saturday.
The Pacers beat the Bucks 128-119 last week in the In-Season Tournament Semifinals. It was a significant moment for the blue and gold this season. "I think they just played harder than us and we've just got to accept it," Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo said after that game.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Wisconsin
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are currently +6.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 258.5.
Pacers vs Bucks Injury Report
For the Pacers, center Jalen Smith is out with a left knee bone bruise and left heel contusion and Andrew Nembhard is out with a right knee bone bruise. Kendall Brown, Isaiah Wong, and Oscar Tshiebwe are listed as questionable as a part of their two-way contracts.
For the Bucks, Marques Bolden, Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder, Chris Livingston, TyTy Washington Jr, and Lindell Wigginton are out.
Key Matchup
Tyrese Haliburton vs Damian Lillard: Haliburton hit the dagger shot in Indiana's win over Milwaukee last week, and he celebrated by pretending to look at his watch. That is Lillard's signature celebration, so many viewed it as a significant moment.
Ultimately, both guards have respect for each other. But there could be a little more juice in the backcourt tonight as a result of that celebration, and both ball handlers could be in for big nights.
- The Indiana Pacers are having a moment they were built for. CLICK HERE.
- What the Indiana Pacers lost in the In-Season Tournament Finals they gained in experience. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament Finals loss to Los Angeles Lakers showed their need for size. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers recover from In-Season Tournament defeat and beat Detroit Pistons on the road. CLICK HERE.
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