While the Indiana Pacers still sit firmly in the playoff picture, they are undoubtedly in a bit of a slump, having lost each of their last three games. Though a lot of this has to do with Tyrese Haliburton's absence, it is still discouraging regardless, especially as the Pacers prepare to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Currently, the Pacers own the No. 5 seed and are just one game behind the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, they are tied with the Detroit Pistons in the standings. This is a crucial game for Indiana and could have major playoff implications, even with a month left in the season.
The Bucks, who have won each of their last two games against the Pacers, are looking more and more like a real threat to steal home-court advantage.
Here is the full injury report ahead of Tuesday night's battle between the Pacers and the Bucks.
3/11 Pacers injury report vs. Bucks
- RayJ Dennis (G League) - PROBABLE
- Enrique Freeman (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Tyrese Haliburton (hip) - AVAILABLE
- Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) - OUT
- Quenton Jackson (G League) - PROBABLE
- T.J. McConnell (ankle) - AVAILABLE
Tyrese Haliburton has missed each of the last three games due to a hip injury. The Pacers are 0-3 in those games. Haliburton remains on the injury report. However, he is listed as available.
In a bit of a surprise, T.J. McConnell suited up against the Chicago Bulls on Monday just two days after suffering an ankle sprain against the Atlanta Hawks. Additionally, despite being on the second night of a back-to-back, McConnell is available against the Bucks as well.
3/11 Bucks injury report vs. Pacers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) - AVAILABLE
- Pat Connaughton (calf) - AVAILABLE
- Damian Lillard (groin) - AVAILABLE
- Chris Livingston (illness) - OUT
- Pete Nance (ankle) - QUESTIONABLE
- Bobby Portis (suspension) - OUT
- Tyler Smith (back) - OUT
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the Bucks' injury report with a calf injury, though he is listed as available to play. The Greek native is averaging 33 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in his last three games.
Pat Connaughton has missed each of the Bucks' last eight games and is still on the injury report due to a calf injury. Despite initially being listed as questionable, Connaughton has been upgraded and will make his return on Tuesday against the Pacers.
Now in his second season in Milwaukee, Damian Lillard is putting together another solid campaign, having been named to his ninth All-Star game earlier this year. Though he is listed on the injury report with a groin injury, Lillard is active and available to play.
Second-year Bucks forward Chris Livingston is out against the Pacers due to an illness. The Akron native has only logged 12 total minutes in March.
The Bucks signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract late in February, but he has yet to make his debut. Milwaukee has listed him as questionable against the Pacers with an ankle injury.
In February, the NBA suspended Bucks forward Bobby Portis for 25 games due to taking an illegal substance. While he will not officially miss the remainder of the regular season, Portis will be inactive for a little while longer and will not play on Tuesday.
The Bucks added rookie power forward Tyler Smith to the injury report due to back spasms. Smith has officially been ruled out.