Bucks Defeat Pacers 134-123 Behind Giannis' 31 Points

Antetokounmpo's double-double leads Milwaukee to victory over Indiana.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on Sunday. Bobby Portis added 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins contributed 20 points, seven assists, and three steals for the Bucks.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Bucks in contention for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, as they look to make another deep postseason run. Antetokounmpo's dominant performance highlights his continued excellence as one of the NBA's premier superstars.

The details

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, recording a double-double with 31 points and 14 rebounds. He also dished out 8 assists. Bobby Portis was also a key contributor, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Rookie Ryan Rollins had an impressive game off the bench, scoring 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks' star forward and two-time NBA MVP.

Bobby Portis

The Bucks' starting power forward, who had a double-double in the game.

Ryan Rollins

A rookie guard for the Bucks who came off the bench and had an impactful performance.

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What they’re saying

“Giannis was dominant tonight, as usual. When he's playing like that, we're tough to beat.”

— Bobby Portis, Bucks Power Forward (washingtonpost.com)

What’s next

The Bucks will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Giannis Antetokounmpo's continued excellence, combined with strong supporting performances from players like Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins, has the Bucks positioned for another deep playoff run in the NBA.