Milwaukee — The Bucks finally broke out of a tough start to the 2026‑27 NBA season, earning their first victory with a 110‑102 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at the Fiserv Forum. Tyler Herro delivered a well‑rounded performance, posting 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, while rookie Ryan Rollins added 19 points.
Key contributors and game flow
Kyle Kuzma chipped in 17 points, and second‑year center Kel’el Ware recorded a double‑double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, marking his second consecutive game with at least 10 boards. The Bucks built momentum early in the fourth quarter, pulling ahead after a Nate Ament dunk broke an 86‑86 tie and sparked an eight‑point run.
Indiana fought back, with Tyrese Haliburton tallying 22 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and Pascal Siakam contributing a strong 20‑point, 13‑rebound effort. However, the Pacers missed several key players, including center Ivica Zubac (ankle sprain), guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring strain), forward Andrew Nembhard (back injury) and forward Ben Sheppard (meniscus tear), limiting their depth.
Turning points
The decisive moment came with 10:08 left when Ament’s dunk gave Milwaukee a five‑point edge. The Bucks responded with an 8‑0 run, capitalizing on Indiana’s six‑shot miss streak to close the quarter. Later, Siakam’s six straight points narrowed the gap to three, but Milwaukee steadied the lead with timely three‑pointers from Kasparas Jakučionis and Kuzma.
Veteran Myles Turner, despite scoring only six points, made several crucial defensive stops and grabbed an offensive rebound that set up Kuzma’s late three‑pointer, sealing the win.
Attendance and atmosphere
The arena was less than one‑third full, as many fans were tuned into the World Series Game 3 in Tampa Bay, where the Milwaukee Brewers were competing. Nonetheless, the scoreboard’s upper‑right video‑board bug kept attendees informed of the action.
Looking ahead
Both teams have the next game on Wednesday. The Pacers will travel to host the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Bucks will welcome the Houston Rockets at the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks will aim to build on this win and avoid a historically poor start, while the Pacers look to rebound from a challenging night.
All statistics are sourced from the Associated Press report.
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