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NBA Playoffs 2025 Bucks vs. Pacers Game 3 Injury Report- Players’ Availability for Both Teams Ahead of Crucial First-Round Matchup

Damian Lillard is off the injury report after being questionable in the last game.

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The Milwaukee Bucks will look to turn things around when they host the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. After going down 2-0 in the series, this home matchup on Friday is crucial for the Bucks and one more defeat will put them on the verge of elimination.

Pacers made a sweep in a two-game homestand in the series with a 123-115 win in Game 2. The early 10-point lead in the opening quarter proved decisive for Indiana. The collective team effort is helping the Pacers as their six players recorded in double-digit in both playoff fixtures.

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Damian Lillard’s return after injury could be a blessing for the Bucks. However, he shot 4-of-13 for 14 points. Antetokounmpo and Lillard were the league’s highest-scoring duo in the regular season. If the duo deliver their best version on Friday, the series will become interesting. Milwaukee would look to bounce back in the consecutive home matchups as they went 27-14 in their home games in regular season.

Ahead of a crucial Game 3, let’s break down the injury report for both teams and its impact on their overall performance.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Time: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 8 p.m. ET

Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Local TV: NBA TV, FDSNWIX, FanDuel Sports Network – Indiana | Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Milwaukee Bucks’ Injuries

Tyler Smith- Out

Injury Report – April 25 vs. Indiana

Questionable: Tyler Smith (Left Ankle Sprain)
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 24, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks, who want to come back in the series after going down 2-0, have listed only one player on the injury report. Damian Lillard is off the injury report after being questionable in the last game. The All-Star guard returned to the Bucks’ lineup after a one-month absence due to a blood clot in his right calf.

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Tyler Smith has been listed as questionable for Friday’s Game 3 against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.

Indiana Pacers’ Injuries

Isaiah Jackson- Out

The Indian Pacers will have a clean injury report ahead of a trip to Milwaukee for Game 3. Isaiah Jackson will remain out after sustaining a torn right Achilles tendon against the Pelicans in November.

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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.