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 first-round NBA playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers shifts to Fiserv Forum for Game 3 on Friday.
The Bucks will try to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole.
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Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo is not on the team’s injury report for Game 3.
Is Damian Lillard playing?
Yes. Lillard came back from the deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) in his right calf in Game 2. He is no longer on the injury report.
What time is the Bucks game?
Game 3 will tip off at 7 p.m.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
Game 2 will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks. The game also will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU and NBA TV. Ryan Ruocco, Cory Alexander, Monica McNutt 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 5.5-point favorite over Indiana in Game 3, and the over/under is set at 229.5 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 – TBDGame 6*: Friday, May 2 at Milwaukee – TBDGame 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Indiana – TBD* – If necessary