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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 105–99 on February 6 at Fiserv Forum in a defensive struggle that fell well short of the Vegas over-under at 223.5 total points. K. Porter Jr. led Milwaukee with 23 points while R. Rollins added 22, as the Bucks shot 46.3 percent from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers to control most of the contest. Indiana's A. Nembhard paced the Pacers with 22 points and P. Siakam contributed 19, but Milwaukee's second-quarter dominance—outscoring Indiana 31–18 in that frame—proved decisive. The Bucks' 26 assists and 48 rebounds limited Indiana's opportunities despite the Pacers' nine steals and improved fourth-quarter output of 34 points. Milwaukee's defensive rating of 107.3 held firm against Indiana's 107.3 offensive rating, while the Bucks' 109.8 offensive efficiency proved sufficient in the low-scoring affair. The victory reinforces Milwaukee's defensive identity as the season progresses into the stretch run.
