Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 23, 2025
Final · NBA · Tip-off 7:30 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Final Total: 205
under — the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers combined for 205, under the 216.5 total.
Game Recap
Milwaukee's visit to Indiana landed firmly in the defensive grind that has defined both teams' recent play. The Bucks and Pacers entered this matchup having combined for just 108.9 and 114.9 points per game allowed over their last ten outings respectively, and Wednesday's result bore that defensive imprint: the combined 205 points fell 11.5 short of the 216.5 market total, marking a significant Under hit. DAGGER leaned Under pregame, and it cashed decisively.
The second quarter proved the contest's only burst of offensive juice, when Indiana and Milwaukee combined for 57 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—to push the halves to 103-102 splits. The remaining three quarters each produced 51 or fewer combined points, with Milwaukee's 26-33-27-25 run holding Indiana to 20-24-24-26 scoring. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Ryan Rollins added 23 points and 7 boards. For the Pacers, T.J. McConnell distributed 6 assists alongside 16 points, and Pascal Siakam contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds in a losing effort.
The final margin of 17 points reflected Milwaukee's ability to pull away despite the sluggish overall scoring environment. Indiana's season-long defensive strength—114.9 points allowed per game—could not prevent the Bucks' depth from controlling the pace and tempo down the stretch.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 111 | |
| 20 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 94 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Kevin Porter Jr. | G-F | 24 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| #13 | Ryan Rollins | G | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| #18 | Kyle Kuzma | F | 15 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| #9 | T.J. McConnell | G | 16 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| #43 | Pascal Siakam | F | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| #2 | Andrew Nembhard | G-F | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 108.0 | 113.7 | |
| 108.9 | 114.9 | |
| Scored sum | 216.9 | vs 216.5(+0.4) |
| Allowed sum | 228.6 | vs 216.5(+12.1) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | 117 | 115 | 232 | — | |
| Averages | 117.0 | 115.0 | 232.0 | — | |