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Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Giannis Antetokounmpo Pops Up on Injury Report Ahead of Clash Against Pacers 

Garima Ranawat

The Pacers continue to have an extensive injury report for Bucks' game.

The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a crucial early-season matchup on Monday, November 3. The Pacers finally ended their five game losing skid and recorded their first victory of the NBA 2025-26 season by pulling off an upset over the Golden State Warriors 114-109. Aaron Nesmith and Quenton Jackson had career-high nights, while Pascal Siakam recorded 27 points, five rebounds, and three assists for the injury-depleted Pacers. 

On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered a 135-133 upset to the Sacramento Kings. The game saw Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the lineup after missing a game with knee soreness. Despite him dropping 26 points with 11 rebounds, and eight assists as well as Kyle Kuzma’s 22 points off the bench, the Bucks failed to move past the victory line, and recorded their second victory of the season. 

While the hosts, Pacers would want to continue adding more victories to their tally, the Bucks will eye turning around the result of their previous game. Below given is the injury report and the estimated starting lineup, accounting for the absentees and fresh updates on players’ injuries. 

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report 

Given below is the breakdown of injury reports and expected starting lineups for Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks, scheduled on Monday.

Player PositionInjuryStatus 
Andrew Nembhard PGShoulder Out 
RayJ DennisPGBack Questionable 
Johnny Furphy SGFootQuestionable 
Obi ToppinPFFootOut 
Tyrese HaliburtonPGAchillesOut for the season
Bennedict MathurinSFToe Out 
Kam JonesPGBack Out 
TJ McConnellPGHamstringOut 

The Indiana Pacers continue to have an extensive injury report for their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Andrew Nembhard has been sidelined for Monday’s game against the Bucks with a shoulder strain he suffered during the season opener against the OKC Thunder. He has remained sidelined since then. 

RayJ Dennis is listed as questionable for Monday’s game with a lower-back sprain. 

Johnny Furphy is managing a bone bruise on his left foot and is currently questionable. However, per reports, he is poised to play against the Bucks. 

Obi Toppin has been diagnosed with a partial stress fracture in right foot. He will have to undergo a surgery, and will be out of action until February at least. 

Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. He is poised to miss the entire 2025-26 season. 

Bennedict Mathurin has been sidelined with a great toe sprain, and has played only two games so far in the ongoing season. 

Pacers rookie Kam Jones is dealing with a lower back injury, which will keep him out of action until at least November 9. 

TJ McConnell suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason, and hasn’t suited up since then. 

Milwaukee Bucks’ Injuries 

Player PositionInjury Status 
Giannis Antetokounmpo PFKneeProbable
Kevin Porter Jr. PGKneeOut 

The Bucks have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as probable for the upcoming game with a Left Knee Patellar Tendinopathy. 

Kevin Porter Jr. has been listed as out until at least November 28 with a right knee meniscus tear. 

Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups 

Indiana Pacers- Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Isaiah Jackson, Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson

Milwaukee Bucks- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gary Trent Jr., Myles Turner, Ryan Rollins, AJ Green

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.

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