After seeing their five-game win streak snapped on Sunday night in Milwaukee, the Pacers (20-10) will look to bounce back on Monday, when they host the Toronto Raptors (21-8) in their final game before the Christmas holiday.
Indiana entered Sunday riding high, winners of five straight games including statement home victories over the Celtics and Lakers. But that magic did not translate to the road, as the Bucks — owners of the NBA's best record — cruised to a 117-89 victory. The loss was the worst of the season for the Pacers.
The schedule doesn't do any favors for the Pacers, who now must face the defending NBA champion Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back.