The Indiana Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks in their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Fiserv Forum. Despite losing four out of five regular season meetings to the Pacers, the Bucks are determined to make a strong playoff run. Meanwhile, the Pacers are making their first playoff appearance in four seasons and have not won a playoff series in 10 years. The uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injured calf adds an extra layer of intrigue to the series, as his performance could be crucial to its outcome.
One of the key aspects of this series is the high-octane offenses of both teams. The Pacers had the top offense in the NBA during the regular season, averaging over 123 points per game, while the Bucks were fourth at 119. However, the Pacers struggled defensively, allowing 120 points per game, ranking 28th in the league.
Oshkosh native Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers had a standout performance against the Bucks during their regular season matchups, averaging 27 points per game in their five meetings. On the other hand, Damian Lillard of the Bucks had a tough time against Indiana, shooting just 32% from