The Indiana Pacers (36-28) snatched a dramatic win against the Milwaukee Bucks (36-28) thanks to a ridiculous four-point play by Haliburton, ending their three-game losing streak with a thrilling 115-114 victory on March 12.
Indiana Pacers Top Performers:
Pascal Siakam 25 PTS | 12 REB | 5 AST | 46.9 FPS
Spicy P bounced back with his 12th double-double of the season today, in Haliburton’s return after a relatively modest performance against the Bulls. However, his slight inefficiency and shaky free-throw production, along with his inconsistent rebounding and defensive numbers, continue to hold his fantasy value back.
TJ McConnell 12 PTS | 7 AST | 4 STL | 39.9 FPS
McConnell made a strong return from an ankle sprain, delivering an efficient performance that earned him a 20-minute role—something that rarely happens. Despite his limited minutes, he remains a capable contributor in both assists and points.
Tyrese Haliburton 14 PTS | 10 AST | 2 STL | 37.6 FPS
Haliburton was red-hot before his injury, but he showed some obvious rust in his return, going just 1-of-5 from deep—before hitting the game-winning shot. Still, he did enough to extend his double-double streak to seven games while logging 30 minutes and maintaining solid production across the board, an encouraging sign moving forward.
Myles Turner 13 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 28.2 FPS
Turner had a tough time offensively, shooting just 1-for-8 from deep, but still kept his streak of double-digit scoring alive for the sixth straight game this month, even though he didn’t top 17 points in that stretch. His scoring output remains underwhelming but his defensive impact has been steady, with better rebounding and consistent shot-blocking.
Benedict Mathurin 17 PTS | 3-5 3PT | 4 REB | 22.3 FPS
Mathurin has the potential to deliver solid value across all shooting categories and contribute in other statistical areas as well. He made an impressive return from a left wrist sprain, exploding for 30 points in a standout performance. However, his production has been somewhat streaky since then.
Milwaukee Bucks Top Performers:
Giannis Antetokounmpo 19 PTS | 17 REB | 7 AST | 49.9 FPS
Giannis has been an incredibly strong scorer this season, failing to reach 20+ points just three times in 52 games. He’s on another strong run this month, averaging 30+ points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists over his last five games. However, he made a huge blunder by fouling Haliburton on his three-point attempt that led to the game-winning free throw. Despite this setback, Giannis should bounce back strong with a bigger offensive performance against the Lakers, who are thin in the frontcourt.
Brook Lopez 23 PTS | 9-11 FG | 7 REB | 34.9 FPS
Lopez has scored in double digits in seven straight games since the break but has struggled recently. However, he got back on track today with a highly efficient performance. His three-point and free-throw production have dropped this month, but he continues to make a strong defensive impact and remains an elite shot-blocking threat.
Damian Lillard 15 PTS | 3 REB | 11 AST | 32.1 FPS
Lillard has been dealing with a groin issue which showed in his shooting struggles today after averaging 26+ points in his first five games this month. However, he made up for it with consistent free-throw production and his best playmaking performance since the break. With a demanding schedule ahead, his numbers are likely to take a hit unless he finds a way to stay healthy.
Taurean Prince 18 PTS | 4-8 3PT | 6 REB | 30.7 FPS
Prince has been a regular in the starting lineup but hasn’t made a significant impact. However, he’s recently stepped up his production for a guard while maintaining strong outside shooting, which has helped him score in double digits twice in his last three games. With three tough matchups and back-to-back games present this week, he’s expected to maintain or even expand his role, making him an interesting streaming option.
Kevin Porter Jr. 9 PTS | 2 REB | 4 AST | 15.4 FPS
Porter is a capable rebounder and playmaker when given enough minutes, though that hasn’t been the case lately. However, he remains a reliable scorer, posting double-digit points in four of his last five games and is likely to see more opportunities in their next three games.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Kyle Kuzma 9 PTS | 4 REB | 2 AST
Kuzma has been a decent scorer, reaching double-digit points in 13 of his 15 games since joining the team while also providing good value rebounding. However, his overall production remains underwhelming for his caliber, and wasn’t much of a factor in this game.
