Pacers vs. Bucks injury report Dec. 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo, T.J. McConnell, & more

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) on the sidelines during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) on the sidelines during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. | David Berding/GettyImages

After suffering a 103-95 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday night, the Indiana Pacers are losers of five straight. They will return home after a mini two-game road trip to host the Milwaukee Bucks, who have won just seven games since the beginning of November.

The Pacers and Bucks went head-to-head once so far this season on Nov. 3: a 117-115 victory for Milwaukee.

This game will mark the second of four matchups between the two teams this season.

Here is the full injury report for the Pacers and Bucks ahead of Tuesday night's game.

12/23 Pacers injury report vs. Bucks

  • Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) - OUT
  • Isaiah Jackson (concussion) - OUT
  • Kam Jones (G League) - QUESTIONABLE
  • T.J. McConnell (knee) - AVAILABLE
  • Aaron Nesmith (knee) - OUT
  • Taelon Peter (G League) - PROBABLE
  • Ben Sheppard (calf) - OUT
  • Obi Toppin (foot) - OUT

Isaiah Jackson suffered a head injury in the first quarter of Indiana's loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday. He didn't return to the game and has been ruled out against the Bucks due to a concussion.

The Pacers listed T.J. McConnell, who missed Monday's game, as questionable against the Bucks due to left knee soreness. However, he has since been upgraded and will be available to play.

Indiana has listed Taelon Peter as probable to suit up. He has logged just 10 total minutes in December.

Additionally, the team has listed Kam Jones as questionable. The second-round rookie logged the first minute of his NBA career against Boston, scoring two points in garbage time.

12/23 Bucks injury report vs. Pacers

  • Alex Antetokounmpo (G League) - OUT
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) - OUT
  • Taurean Prince (neck) - OUT

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been out of action since Dec. 3 due to a right calf strain. He is out against the Pacers and will likely be out until at least early January. Through 17 games this season, Antetokounmpo has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists while shooting 63.9% from the field.

Taurean Prince has been on the sidelines since Nov. 4 after undergoing neck surgery. He is out indefinitely and could miss the remainder of the season.

The Bucks have ruled Alex Antetokounmpo out due to a G League assignment.

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