Bucks Defeat Depleted Pacers 110-102 to Avoid Winless Start

The Milwaukee Bucks avoided a winless four-game opening stretch by defeating the depleted Indiana Pacers 110-102 at the Fiserv Forum, halting a skid that threatened to mirror their 1976-77 start. Tyler Herro led all scorers with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton paced the visitors in a tightly contested matchup.

Early Deficit and Bench Production Fuel the Bucks Comeback

The visitors controlled the initial tempo, building a double-digit lead to close the first period at 61-50. Rick Carlisle’s squad struggled to generate transition offense in the second half, missing Ivica Zubac, who was sidelined with an ankle injury sustained against the Brooklyn Nets. T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard also missed the contest.

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Full Game Highlights – October 26, 2026 | NBA Season

Capitalizing on Indiana’s frontcourt absences, the Bucks dominated the glass 61-48. Kel’el Ware provided a vital spark off the bench with 16 points and 14 rebounds, outproducing Myles Turner. Ware converted passes from Kasparas Jakucionis to fuel a 15-6 scoring run at the start of the final quarter, putting Milwaukee ahead 101-92 with five minutes remaining.

Defensive Stops and Late-Game Execution Secure the Win

Indiana responded through Siakam, who finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, alongside Haliburton’s 22 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. However, Turner anchored the defense with crucial late blocks against Jarace Walker and Siakam during transition possessions. Turner then set up Jakucionis for an open 3-pointer, before Kyle Kuzma extended the advantage to 108-100 with two minutes left on the clock.

Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Rick Carlisle postgame after Indiana Pacers lose v Milwaukee Bucks

The victory lifts the Bucks out of the winless tier in the Eastern Conference standings. Haliburton continued his strong individual start to the campaign, maintaining averages of 22 points and 9.5 assists through four appearances after missing the previous season entirely.

Unusual Arena Atmosphere During the Fiserv Forum Clash

Attendance inside the Fiserv Forum reached less than one-third capacity as fans tuned into Game 3 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and their opponents in Tampa Bay. Arena operators accommodated the baseball broadcast by displaying the MLB score in the upper-right corner of the center-hung video scoreboard throughout the basketball game.