Preview: Pacers at Bucks, Friday, February 6, 2026 MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Two Central Division teams looking to build on rare recent wins will meet Friday night when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks (19-29) snapped a five-game losing streak with a 131-115 home victory over Chicago on Tuesday. Forward Kyle Kuzma led the way with 31 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, continuing his strong all-around play. Over his last 10 games, Kuzma is averaging 14.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists. He will be a primary focus for a Pacers defense that has struggled, allowing 122 points in a loss to Utah on Tuesday. Indiana (13-38) has lost two straight but won three of its previous five games before that skid. Guard Quenton Jackson is coming off a season-high 24 points in just 17 minutes against the Jazz. His recent scoring surge, including a 14-point effort against Toronto on Jan. 14, has provided a spark off the bench for the league’s lowest-scoring offense. The season series favors Milwaukee, which has won both matchups. The Bucks earned a 117-115 victory in Indianapolis on Nov. 3 and a 111-94 win on Dec. 23. Both teams reside near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, making this a contest for potential positioning ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers will continue a five-game road trip after this contest, while the Bucks embark on a three-game trip starting Monday. Defensive consistency will be key. The Bucks have allowed 113.8 points per game this season, while the Pacers have surrendered a league-worst 119.7 points per game. Indiana’s ability to contain Kuzma and Milwaukee’s backcourt, led by Ryan Rollins who had 21 points and 10 assists Tuesday, could determine if they can snap their losing streak in the series. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.