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Pacers vs. Bucks Preview: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee on the Brink As Indiana Ready To Advance in Game 5

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The Pacers vs. Bucks playoffs series returns to Indianapolis, with the home team having a bright lead. The Indiana Pacers are favored to dominate the fifth game as well given how the NBA series so far has gone. The game will be played at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse from 6 PM ET.

Milwaukee Bucks Review

The Bucks had everything go wrong in game three, with injuries to poor performances. They lost their home court advantage with that defeat. To start with, inconsistent scoring and lack of offensive options hurt the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo, as expected, dominated the paint.

He posted 28 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Apart from him only, Kevin Porter Jr. and Bobby Portis Jr. contributed with 23 and 14 points respectively. If just two or three players contribute and others don’t, the result, which is 3-1 for Bucks in the series is expected.

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Indiana Pacers Preview

The Pacers have a good 3-1 lead into the series. Tyrese Haliburton, who was voted as the most overrated player in the league turned the tables and delivered another top performance. He put up figures of 17/15/8 at the Bucks home court. Pacers outscored their opponents by 129-103 in the fourth game.

Pacers vs. Bucks Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks dealt a major blow last game after Damian Lillard went out in the first quarter through a non contact injury. It is reported that the guard hurt his Achilles and will not only be out this season but also next season. Tyler Smith will also remain out due to an ankle injury.

Indiana Pacers

Isaiah Jackson is the only certain absentee for the Indiana Pacers for the fifth game. While, Aaron Nesmith (back issue) and Bennedict Mathurin (abdominal issue) are considered as probable. The final decision on their inclusion will be taken on the match day.

Pacers vs. Bucks: Head-to-Head

Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks have been in action against each other 8 times this season. The Pacers and Bucks have each won 4 games, but it is Indiana who is ahead in the playoffs.