On February 6, 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their first three-game winning streak of the season, defeating the Indiana Pacers 105-99. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 23 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. Ryan Rollins added 22 points, and Bobby Portis contributed 21 after returning from a two-game absence due to a bruised hip. Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam were the top scorers for the Pacers, each scoring 22 and 19 points, respectively. The game was close throughout, with Indiana mounting a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to narrow the deficit to 91-87 with 4:11 remaining. However, Kevin Porter Jr. responded with a driving layup, sparking a 7-0 run that gave the Bucks the lead. The Bucks' defense was strong, with Jericho Sims recording a career-high 15 rebounds and Myles Turner contributing nine points and 10 rebounds against his former team. The Bucks' dominance on the boards, with a 48-37 rebound advantage and a 17-8 edge in second-chance points, proved crucial to their victory. This win marked the Bucks' third against Indiana this season, a stark contrast to the previous two seasons when Indiana eliminated Milwaukee from the playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been out with a right calf strain, missed his sixth consecutive game. The Bucks' absence of key players, including Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma, has impacted their performance this season, with a 15-15 record with Antetokounmpo and a 6-14 record without him. Meanwhile, Indiana's newly acquired players, Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown, did not play due to a lingering ankle issue for Zubac and a trade deadline acquisition. The Pacers will face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, while the Bucks will take on the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
