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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers speaks on general manager Jon Horst’s contract extension

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers speaks on general manager Jon Horst’s contract extension on April 24, 2025.

The Milwaukee Bucks have a chance to get even with the Indiana Pacers in their first-round NBA playoff series on Sunday night at Fiserv Forum.

The Bucks won at home on Friday night to get within 1-2 in the series. Game 5 is on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

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Bennedict Mathurin is out for the Pacers

The Pacers will be missing a key player off the bench with forward Bennedict Mathurin out for Game 4, according to head coach Rick Carlisle.

Mathurin hurt his abdominal in Game 3.

Is Giannis playing?

Yes. He has not appeared on the injury report in the series.

Is Damian Lillard playing?

Yes. Since returning in Game 2 from a blood clot, Lillard has not appeared on the injury report.

What time is the Bucks game?

It will be a late tip with Game 4 will tip off at 8:30 p.m.

What channel is the Bucks game on?

Game 4 will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks. The game also will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Ian Eagle, Grant Hill, Stephanie Ready will be on the call.

Bucks injury reportTyler Smith, out (left ankle sprain)Bucks starting lineupGuards: Damian Lillard, Gary Trent Jr.Forwards: Kyle Kuzma, Giannis AntetokounmpoCenter: Brook LopezBucks vs. Pacers odds, over/under

Milwaukee is a 3.5-point favorite over Indiana in Game 4, and the over/under is set at 227.5 points per BetMGM.

Bucks vs. Pacers first-round series scheduleGame 4: Sunday, April 27 at Milwaukee – 8:30 p.m. CTGame 5: Tuesday, April 29 at Indiana – 5 p.m. CTGame 6*: Friday, May 2 at Milwaukee – TBDGame 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Indiana – TBD* – If necessary