NBA -- Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks

NBA Central Division rivals will square off on Monday night, when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Indiana Pacers.

 

The Indiana Pacers could very easily be 3-0 to start the season and rank fifth in the league in scoring (119.3 ppg). The Indiana Pacers are coming off a morale-boosting 102-91 win against Eastern Conference heavyweights Miami Heat, as four players scored more than 15 points in the game. Domantas Sabonis is averaging 26 points and 4.3 assists, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 24.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Chris Duarte is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing seven rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 119.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting.

 

 

 

Milwaukee Bucks return their core and rank ninth in the league in scoring offense. Milwaukee Bucks inflicted a 121-111 loss upon the San Antonio Spurs in their last NBA game. They shot 53% from the field, showcasing incredible efficiency from all the areas of the court. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 22.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Khris Middleton is averaging 19.3 points and 3.3 assists. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting.

 

It should be a closely contested affair. But the Indiana Pacers come into the game on the back of a morale-boosting win, and they will back themselves to stage an upset against the defending champions. With home advantage, expect Indiana Pacers to eke out a narrow win.