Bucks secure third straight win, holding off Pacers 105-99 as offense carries short-handed lineup

Milwaukee finds rare continuity with first three-game winning streak

The Milwaukee Bucks extended their best stretch of the season on Feb. 6, 2026, defeating the Indiana Pacers 105-99 at Fiserv Forum for their first three-game winning streak of the campaign. The result moved Milwaukee to 21-29 overall and reinforced a brief surge that has come amid frequent lineup disruptions.

Milwaukee’s recent run has been shaped by role expansion and guard-driven scoring. Against Indiana, Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 23 points while adding eight assists and seven rebounds. Ryan Rollins scored 22 points, and Bobby Portis returned after a two-game absence (bruised hip) to provide 21 points.

How the game turned: big cushion, then late pressure

The Bucks absorbed an uneven start before building control across the middle portions of the game. Indiana led 29-23 after the first quarter, but Milwaukee responded with a 31-18 second quarter to take a 54-47 halftime advantage. A 29-18 third quarter widened the margin to 83-65 entering the fourth.

Indiana made the finish competitive with a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter, trimming the deficit to 91-87 with 4:11 remaining. The Bucks stabilized behind late execution from their primary scorers, closing out the game without surrendering the lead.

Key performers and Indiana’s late push

For the Pacers, Andrew Nembhard led the way with 22 points, with Pascal Siakam adding 19. Indiana’s fourth-quarter rally was driven by increased scoring pressure and faster tempo, forcing Milwaukee to execute in the half court during the final minutes.

• Kevin Porter Jr.: 23 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds
• Ryan Rollins: 22 points
• Bobby Portis: 21 points in return from a bruised hip
• Andrew Nembhard (IND): 22 points
• Pascal Siakam (IND): 19 points

What it signals for Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s three-game streak stands out largely because it has been difficult to sustain consistency across the season. The Pacers win also highlighted how the Bucks have recently generated offense through guards and secondary scorers, creating a workable formula when higher-usage options are unavailable.

Final score: Bucks 105, Pacers 99 (Feb. 6, 2026, Milwaukee).

The Bucks will look to carry the same balance—shot creation from the backcourt and scoring support from the frontcourt—into their next game as they attempt to turn a brief run into a longer climb in the standings.