Giannis, Rivers and Turner speak on Bucks’ emotional loss to Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers and Myles Turner speak on Bucks’ emotional 135-133 loss to Kings on Nov. 1, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers renew their rivalry tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in their first matchup of the season.
It is their first game since the Pacers eliminated the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Indiana advanced to the NBA Finals before losing to Oklahoma City in seven games. Milwaukee revamped its play style and roster after the loss, which was the second straight postseason in which they were eliminated by Indiana.
Myles Turner returns to Indiana
Milwaukee center Myles Turner returns to Indiana for the first time since signing a four-year, $108 million free-agent deal with the Bucks after 10 years with the Pacers. Despite being the franchise leader in blocked shots while being among the top 10 all-time Pacers players in 3-pointers and games played, the 29-year-old has had an up-and-down relationship with Pacers fans.
Turner met with Milwaukee and Indiana media after shootaround Nov. 3 and clarified his feelings about leaving the Pacers for the first time.
Is Giannis playing?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable to play tonight vs. the Pacers with soreness in his left knee.
Tyrese Haliburton is out for the year
Oshkosh native and Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is out for the game and the season after tearing his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
What time is the Bucks game?
The game will tip off at 6 p.m. CT.
What channel are the Bucks on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Stephen Watson on the call.
Kevin Porter Jr., out (right meniscus tear)Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (left patellar tendinopathy)Bucks probable starting lineupGuards: Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, Ryan RollinsForward: Giannis AntetokounmpoCenter: Myles TurnerBucks vs. Pacers odds, over/under
Milwaukee is a 5.5-point favorite over Indiana, and the over/under is set at 235.5 points per BetMGM.