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Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report April 19, 2025 – Major Updates on Damian Lillard and Ben Sheppard Ahead of NBA Playoff Opener

Indiana hasn't lost a playoff series against Milwaukee as they won all three previous attempts.

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The 2025 NBA Playoffs begin with a crucial Eastern Conference clash between the Indiana Pacers (No. 4) and the Milwaukee Bucks (No. 5). Both teams had gone 8-2 through the last ten games to clinch direct qualification. The Pacers and the Bucks have played 14 games in the playoffs, with 10 victories for the Pacers and 4 for the Bucks.

It will be a rematch of the 2023-24 playoff series, and the Pacers won the first-round series 4-2 against the Bucks. Indiana hasn’t lost a playoff series against Milwaukee as they won all three previous attempts (2021, 2000 and 1999).

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The Milwaukee Bucks won the regular-season series 3-1 against the Pacers, and the only defeat came in the final seconds. Milwaukee are on an eight-game winning streak and the reigning NBA Cup winners would look to repeat 2021. They have to play two straight games on the road, and an early lead in the series can benefit them.

Let’s figure out the key details on both teams’ injury report for Game 1 in the playoff series.

Pacers vs. Bucks Injury Report

Time: Saturday, Apr. 19 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
TV: ESPN | Live Stream: fubo

Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Ben Sheppard: Probable
Isaiah Jackson: Out

The Indiana Pacers have a relatively clean injury report. Ben Sheppard’s status has been upgraded to probable. Indiana’s trusted reserve wing hasn’t played since Apr. 4 and missed four straight games due to a toe injury.

Isaiah Jackson is already out for the entire season after suffering a torn Achilles against the Pelicans in November. He was seen at his team’s practice facility Friday doing rehabilitation work.

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

Tyler Smith: Out
Damian Lillard: Out

Injury Report – April 19 at Indiana

Out:
Damian Lillard (Return to Competition Reconditioning)
Tyler Smith (Left Ankle Sprain)
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 18, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks get a massive boost ahead of the playoffs as Damian Lillard is off blood-thinning medication and joined team practice. He has been listed as out against the Pacers and is likely to return during the series.

No duo in the league combined to score more points than Antetokounmpo and Lillard, who combined for 55.3 points per game. Bucks desperately need this duo to fire in the playoffs.

Tyler Smith, the rookie guard, will remain out for Saturday’s Game 1 against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.