Siakam's Shooting Woes Persist as Pacers Fall to Bucks

Pascal Siakam returned from a one-game absence due to rest, recording 19 points (7-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 105-99 loss to Milwaukee. Despite finishing as Indiana's second-leading scorer, Siakam struggled with efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc, shooting just 26.9 percent from downtown over his last five outings. He has, however, maintained a streak of scoring at least 19 points in 11 consecutive games, continuing to operate as the Pacers' clear top offensive option.