November 3 is a day many Indiana Pacers fans had circled on their calendar, and that day has finally arrived as the team, which is 1-5, will host Myles Turner and the 4-2 Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night at 7 p.m. ET.
After 10 seasons in Indiana, Turner left the team in the offseason to join the Bucks. This was a move that shocked and hurt many Pacers fans, and his comments after leaving the team didn't help either. On Monday night, Pacers fans will see their former long-time big man suit up against them for the very first time.
Additionally, this game marks a playoff rematch between the Pacers and Bucks. In each of the last two seasons, the Pacers eliminated Milwaukee in the first round of the playoffs, and they will look to secure another victory against them on Monday.
Here is the full injury report for both teams ahead of Monday's matchup.
11/3 Pacers injury report vs. Bucks
- RayJ Dennis (back) - AVAILABLE
- Johnny Furphy (foot) - AVAILABLE
- Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) - OUT
- Kam Jones (back) - OUT
- Bennedict Mathurin (toe) - OUT
- T.J. McConnell (hamstring) - OUT
- Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) - OUT
- Obi Toppin (foot) - OUT
RayJ Dennis, who has enjoyed a solid start to the season, has popped up on Indiana's injury report due to a back injury. He was listed as questionable, but he has since been upgraded and is available to play. Regardless, the Pacers will likely continue to rely more heavily on point guard Quenton Jackson, who is fresh off a 25-point performance in Saturday's win against the Golden State Warriors.
After missing four straight games due to a foot injury, Pacers guard Johnny Furphy returned to the court on Saturday. He is once again on the team's injury report, but he is available to play after initially being listed as probable.
There are no other changes to the Pacers' injury report.
11/3 Bucks injury report vs. Pacers
- Alex Antetokounmpo (G League) - OUT
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) - AVAILABLE
- Pete Nance (G League) - OUT
- Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) - OUT
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the team's victory against the Warriors on Oct. 30 due to knee soreness. He played in the team's loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, however, and he is listed as available after initially being probable against Indiana.
Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a right knee meniscus tear in late October and will undergo surgery. He is expected to miss at least one month due to the injury, so he will not suit up on Monday.
Alex Antetokounmpo and Pete Nance, who are both on two-way contracts, will not play against the Pacers.