Bucks Beat Pacers 110-102 Behind Tyler Herro’s Double-Double

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-102 on Monday, October 26, 2026, led by Tyler Herro’s 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Milwaukee overcame an 11-point halftime deficit at Fiserv Forum, outscoring Indiana 60-41 after the break to secure its first win of the season.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Bucks Take a Narrow Lead

Milwaukee finished the opening quarter ahead 31-29. It was the highest-scoring quarter for the Bucks in the first half, giving the home team a two-point advantage before Indiana took control in the second period.

Second Quarter: Indiana Moves Ahead

The Pacers outscored the Bucks 32-19 in the second quarter, turning their early deficit into a 61-50 halftime lead. Indiana’s 61 first-half points accounted for nearly 60% of its eventual total, a contrast with its much quieter second half.

Third Quarter: Milwaukee Closes the Gap

The Bucks responded with their best offensive quarter, outscoring Indiana 34-24. That reduced the Pacers’ lead to 85-84 entering the fourth, setting up a final period with just one point separating the teams.

Fourth Quarter: Bucks Finish Strong

Milwaukee outscored Indiana 26-17 in the fourth to complete the comeback. The Pacers’ scoring declined in every quarter after the second, and their 17-point final period allowed the Bucks to turn a narrow deficit into an eight-point regulation win.

Key Performers

• Tyler Herro, Milwaukee: Led all scorers with 23 points and added 10 rebounds and seven assists, pacing the Bucks in both scoring and assists.
• Kel’el Ware, Milwaukee: Collected a game-high 14 rebounds as the Bucks finished with a substantial advantage on the boards.
• Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana: Led the Pacers with 22 points and nine assists while contributing six rebounds.
• Pascal Siakam, Indiana: Grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Both teams scored exactly 39 points from 3-pointers. Milwaukee’s entire eight-point winning margin came from a four-point advantage on 2-point baskets and a four-point advantage at the free-throw line.

Game Analysis: Rebounding and Second-Half Improvement Make the Difference

Milwaukee’s 61-48 rebounding advantage was one of the clearest statistical differences. Ware and Herro combined for 24 boards, helping the Bucks finish with 13 more rebounds than Indiana. The available statistics do not separate offensive and defensive rebounds, but the overall gap was significant.

Neither team shot particularly well from beyond the arc. Milwaukee made 13 of 44 attempts for 29.5%, while Indiana went 13 of 48 for 27.1%. With both teams making the same number of threes, the Bucks gained their scoring edge elsewhere: they made 28 two-point baskets to Indiana’s 26 and converted 15 free throws to the Pacers’ 11.

Overall, Milwaukee shot 43.2% from the field compared with Indiana’s 40.6%. Both teams recorded 27 assists, but the Bucks paired their slightly better shooting with a stronger finish. Indiana scored just 41 points after halftime, while Milwaukee produced 60 to reverse the game’s direction.

Closing Context: Milwaukee Gets Its First Win

The Bucks improved to 1-3 overall and 1-1 at home, while the Pacers fell to 2-2 overall and 2-1 on the road. Milwaukee’s first victory gives it a positive result to build on in the early Eastern Conference schedule. Both teams return to action Wednesday, October 28: the Bucks host the Houston Rockets at 5:00 p.m. PDT, and the Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

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