For the fourth and final time of the regular season, the Indiana Pacers will take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Barring a massive late-season run by the Detroit Pistons or a collapse of epic proportions by the New York Knicks, the Bucks and Pacers will be the fourth and fifth seeds in the Eastern Conference, setting up a first-round matchup.
Last year, the upstart Pacers sent the Bucks packing in the first round in just six games. This year, both teams are tied, but the Bucks hold the tiebreaker, leading the season series 2-1. In the final matchup between these two teams, the Pacers can kickstart a run to hold home-court advantage in the first round.
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Injury Report
Pacers
Johnny Furphy, illness (OUT)
Isaiah Jackson, Achilles (OUT)
Bucks
Tyler Smith, back (QUESTIONABLE)
Kevin Porter Jr., ankle (PROBABLE)
Damian Lillard, groin (PROBABLE)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, calf (PROBABLE)
How to Watch
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI)
Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
Streaming: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds
Spread: Pacers +3.5 (-110)/Bucks -3.5 (-220)
Money line: Pacers (+136)/Bucks (-152)
Over/under: 234.5
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The Pacers are coming off a win over the Philadlephia 76ers but will have no rest heading into the contest. However, with it being the most important game left on the schedule, expect the adrenaline to be pumping.
Regardless of who wins or loses, these two teams are expected to meet in a first-round series, but holding home court against a powerful Bucks team could mean the difference between a deep run and a first-round sweep for the Pacers.
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This story was originally published March 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM.