On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers for the fifth and final time this season. That is unless these two teams end up pitted against one another in the postseason — a scenario that now appears to be a distinct possibility.
Before we even think about the playoffs, which is still quite a ways away, it is important to note the Bucks are completely focused on exacting some revenge on Indiana following Monday’s 122-113 defeat at the Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks, however, could be without veteran shooting guard Pat Connaughton after the 30-year-old suddenly popped out on the team’s injury report. So, the question now is this: Is Pat Connaughton playing tonight vs. the Pacers?
Milwaukee Bucks Guard Pat Connaughton’s Injury Status Vs. Pacers
According to the most recent update of the official injury report, Connaughton is questionable to play against the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness. The details of his sickness are unclear, but it appears that he may have picked up the bug either on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
There has been no prior mention of the illness prior to Wednesday, and the team has not provided any information regarding the same.
UPDATE: It has now been confirmed that Connaughton will play against Indiana:
Pat Connaughton (illness) listed available to play Wednesday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 3, 2024
Connaughton is no star, but he is an important piece for the Bucks. On Monday against the Pacers, the 30-year-old logged 24 minutes off the bench, finishing with one triple, two rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block.
However, with regard to the question of Is Pat Connaughton playing tonight vs. the Pacers? The answer is yes.
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