Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game Preview (03/11): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 11, 2025, 22:20 IST

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The Indiana Pacers play the Milwaukee Bucks in a key Eastern Conference game with playoff implications. The Bucks hold a one-game lead and have won the first two meetings this season. A win for Milwaukee would secure the tiebreaker and home-court advantage, while Indiana aims to keep their playoff hopes alive with a victory.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game Preview (03/11): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, the Indiana Pacers (35-28) host the Milwaukee Bucks (36-27) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a crucial Eastern Conference showdown with significant playoff implications. The Pacers, currently fifth in the East, trail the fourth-place Bucks by just one game. A win for Milwaukee would secure the head-to-head tiebreaker, as they've already won both previous meetings this season, and potentially a first-round playoff series with home-court advantage. However, if Indiana wins tonight and in their rematch on Saturday in Milwaukee, the tiebreaker will hinge on divisional records. With only 19 games remaining, these two matchups over the next five days will be pivotal in determining playoff seeding.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Projected Starting Five (March 11, 2025)

Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Damian Lillard	25.5	4.7	7.1
Giannis Antetokounmpo	30.9	12.0	5.8
Taurean Prince	7.9	3.7	2.0
Kyle Kuzma	15.1	6.3	2.4
Brook Lopez	12.3	5.0	1.7

Indiana Pacers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Tyrese Haliburton	18.5	3.5	8.9
Andrew Nembhard	10.3	3.2	5.1
Aaron Nesmith	10.4	3.7	1.4
Pascal Siakam	20.7	7.1	3.3
Myles Turner	15.5	6.5	1.6

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Key Players to Watch on (March 11, 2025)

Milwaukee Bucks Key Players

Giannis Antetokounmpo
Damian Lillard

Indiana Pacers Key Players

Pascal Siakam
Tyrese Haliburton

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Injury Report of (March 11, 2025)

Milwaukee Bucks:

Player	Status	Injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo	GTD	Calf
Pat Connaughton	GTD	Calf
Damian Lillard	GTD	Groin
Chris Livington	OUT	Illness
Pete Nance	GTD	Ankle
Bobby Portis	OUT	Suspension

Indiana Pacers:

Player	Status	Injury
Tyrese Haliburton	GTD	Hip
Isaiah Jackson	OFS	Achilles

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Team Stats of (March 11, 2025)

Statistics	Milwaukee Bucks	Indiana Pacers
Records	36-27	35-28
Standings	4th	5th
Home/Away	14-16	19-9
OFF RTG	13th	8th
DEF RTG	9th	17th
NET RTG	11th	15th

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Previous Matchups

The last time the Indiana Pacers faced the Milwaukee Bucks was on December 31, 2024. The Bucks were able to win that game with an 08-point margin, as the Pacers scored 112 points.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Leading Players of (March 11, 2025)

Statistic	Milwaukee Bucks (Leaders)	Indiana Pacers (Leaders)
Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Pascal Siakam
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Pascal Siakam
Assists	Damian Lillard	Tyrese Haliburton

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Date, Time, and Venue

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers will be live from 07:30 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Streaming Details of (March 11, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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