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Bucks vs Pacers Game 3 Preview: Can Milwaukee Bounce Back at Home?

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The Milwaukee Bucks are back at their home court after a set of tough road games against the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks trail by 2-0 in the playoffs’ series, and this remains their last chance to grab any momentum going ahead. A loss here would mean a mountain of a task to revive their chances in the series.

Milwaukee Bucks Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have been far from their potential in their first two games. Apart from Giannis Antetokounmpo, nobody has been stepping for the side. Forwards like Kyle Kuzma, Gary Trent Jr. have been massively under firing, which has reduced any offensive threat for the Bucks.

For the Wisconsin-based franchise to make a comeback, the forward line will have to step up and contribute. Damian Lillard’s return to regular basketball action is a huge boost for the Milwaukee Bucks. The partnership of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be crucial going forward.

Congrats to Giannis on being an MVP finalist! pic.twitter.com/AORUMC1XEK
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Indiana Pacers Preview

The Indiana Pacers have been aggressive and physical in the series. The bad blood between the two sides was visible in the first two games. The Indiana Pacers have gotten the better of the Bucks, but their real test will begin on the road. The real test now is whether the Pacers can deliver under Milwaukee’s home-court heat.

Tyrese Haliburton has been a top contributor to the Pacers’ performance against the Milwaukee Bucks so far. His vision and play making have carved holes in Milwaukee’s defense. In game 2, he scored 21 points while Pascal Siakam scored 25 points.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

Tyler Smith remains sidelined due to an ankle injury. The youngster last played in the regular season game against the Detroit Pistons on April 13. Though Smith isn’t ruled out of the series, he is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. Apart from him, the Milwaukee Bucks have a healthy squad.

Indiana Pacers Injury Report

The Pacers have no new injuries coming into the third game. Their only absentee remains Isaiah Jackson, who was out for the season during the beginning phase. Due to a torn Achilles, Isaiah Jackson remains out for the season.

Bucks vs Pacers: Head to Head

Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks have faced each other for six times. The two teams are standing at an equal record of 3-3. However, the Milwaukee Bucks had an upper hand in the regular season with a brilliant record of 3-1 against the Pacers.