Bucks and Pacers Reveal Key Player Availability Ahead of Matchup

Giannis, Zubac, Siakam among notable players with injury updates for Sunday's game

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:05pm

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The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers have released their injury reports ahead of their Sunday matchup, with several key players' availability revealed. The Bucks will have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner, and Bobby Portis available, while the Pacers will be without Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard due to injuries.

Why it matters

This game between the Bucks and Pacers carries playoff implications, as both teams are jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference standings. The availability of star players like Giannis and Zubac could significantly impact the outcome of the game and the teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), Myles Turner (knee), and Bobby Portis (back) will all be available to play, while Ousmane Dieng (illness) will be out. The Pacers will have Ivica Zubac (ankle), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Quenton Jackson (calf), and Obi Toppin (foot) all ready to suit up, but will be missing Pascal Siakam (knee), Andrew Nembhard (calf), and Ben Sheppard (ankle).

  • The game will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CST.

The players

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time NBA MVP and one of the league's most dominant players.

Ivica Zubac

The starting center for the Indiana Pacers, known for his strong interior defense and rebounding.

Pascal Siakam

The All-Star forward for the Indiana Pacers, sidelined with a knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“20 more attempts, you're just not going to win the game. You think about it, they shot the ball well too. I thought they got whatever they wanted on offense for the most part. I thought they were so much more the more physical team. Their guards were rebounding over our bigs. They got in the paint and played bully-ball. They blew up our dribble handoffs. Then we had 10 unforced turnovers. We broke rules a ton coming out of the corner, giving up threes. We did a lot of bad things today so we deserve to lose.”

— Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game will feature several star players returning from injury, making it a must-watch matchup with significant playoff implications for both the Bucks and Pacers. The availability of key players like Giannis and Zubac could swing the outcome and impact the teams' postseason positioning.