The Indiana Pacers head into hostile territory when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The Pacers own a 2-0 series edge on the Bucks, who have experience recovering from 2-game series deficits. Indiana has relied on its familiar balance, rapid pace and rabid fanbase, while the Bucks haven’t gotten quite enough help for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee’s fans will no doubt be geared up, and perhaps Damian Lillard will feel more ready to play since coming back from a blood clot in his right leg. However, he played 37 minutes in Game 2.
Also, expect some chippy and petty play from both sides.
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Pacers vs. Bucks prediction, pick for today, April 25
Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Bucks 122-113
The Pacers have protected homecourt advantage and will maintain it at least until Game 5. They’ve posted the second-best offensive rating in the playoffs so far and a top-four net rating. That being said, they haven’t been perfect, haven’t stopped Giannis Antetokounmpo at all and haven’t seen the best of Damian Lillard.Â
Now they go to Milwaukee for Game 3 in what promises to be an absurdly intense environment, with Bucks fans certain to hurl as much grief on the Pacers as possible. If the Bucks are going to win a game in this series, it’s probably going to be this one. The Pacers are playing plenty well enough to take a best-of-seven, but maybe not well enough to sweep it.
Pacers-Bucks injury report tonight
Pacers: Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) is out.
Bucks: Tyler Smith (ankle) is questionable.
Pacers vs Bucks playoff schedule; when do the Pacers and Bucks play today, April 25?
(All times ET; *-if necessary)
Game 1, April 19: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
Game 2, April 22: Pacers 123, Bucks 115
Game 3, Fri., April 25: at Bucks, 8 p.m.
Game 4, Sun., April 27: at Bucks, 9:30 p.m.
*-Game 5, Tues., April 29: at Pacers, 7 p.m.
*-Game 6, Fri., May 2: at Bucks, TBA
*-Game 7, Sun., May 4: Pacers, TBA
What channel is the Pacers game on today, April 25? How can I watch Pacers-Bucks in NBA playoffs?
TV: FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analysis) and Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting); ESPNU, NBA TV.
How can I stream, listen to the Pacers today, April 25?
93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 1 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 (Bucks feed), 213.
Are the Pacers favored over the Bucks today, April 25? Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks betting odds
via BetMGM
Game 3 favorite: Bucks by 4.5 points
Over/under: 230.5 total points
Moneyline: Pacers +165, Bucks -200
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Bucks a 55.3% chance of winning.
Can I get tickets to the Bucks game today, April 25?
Game 3 Pacers tickets start at $38 on StubHub.
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Pacers probable starting lineup today, April 25
(with series averages)
Pascal Siakam (24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 58.1% shooting, 50% 3-pointers, 100% free throws)Tyrese Haliburton (15.5 points, 12.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 17.6% 3-pointers)Myles Turner (17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocked shots, 55.6% 3-pointers)Aaron Nesmith (11.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 62.5% 3-pointers)Andrew Nembhard (17.0 points, 5.5 assists, 60.9% shooting, 50.0% 3-pointers)Pacers key bench playersBucks probable starting lineup today, April 25Bucks key bench players