The 2024 NBA playoffs have been nothing short of thrilling, with the Indiana Pacers facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a highly anticipated matchup. The Pacers, led by their star player, have shown incredible resilience and determination throughout the season, earning them a spot in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Bucks have been dominant on both ends of the court, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Giannis Antekokounmpo will not play in today's game, so Milwaukee will need all hands on deck to take down the Pacers. Sure to be an exciting playoff game, keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Pacers vs. Bucks game tonight.
Miami Heat. He returned for Game 4, but the Bucks lost the series in five games.
Antetokounmpo averaged 42.2 points and 13 rebounds in Milwaukee's five regular-season meetings with Indiana. He scored a franchise-record 64 points in the Bucks' only win against the Pacers.
The Bucks went 4-5 without Antetokounmpo during the regular season.
Milwaukee has grown accustomed to playing without its stars this season. The Bucks had their top three players — Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton — all available for only five of their last 33 games.
Antetokounmpo ranked second in the NBA in scoring (30.4), sixth in rebounding (11.5) and 14th in assists (6.5) this season. He became the first player in league history to average over 30 points per game while shooting at least 60% from the floor.
Lillard came back in and picked up right where he left off, scoring 16 points in the second quarter, including several deep three-pointers. The Bucks led by 30 points and went into the locker room with a 69-42 lead.
 Doc Rivers said. "He was unbelievable.
"I thought he had played under control. Very aggressive, which was they way we wanted him."
He missed the final 1 1/2 games of a 2020 second-round loss to Miami with a sprained ankle. He sat out the final two games of the 2021 Eastern Conference finals with a hyperextended knee, but he returned to lead the Bucks to their first championship since 1971 and was named Finals MVP after scoring 50 points in a title-clinching Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Last year, a bruised lower back knocked Antetokounmpo out of Game 1 and caused him to miss the next two games in the Bucks’ first-round loss to Miami.
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