The Indiana Pacers (50-32) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (48-34) to kick off the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs at Indianapolis. The teams split their regular-season matchups.
The Pacers are strong in assists, averaging 29.2 per game with Tyrese Haliburton leading at 9.2. Meanwhile, the Bucks excel in 3-point shooting, making 14.2 per game at 38.7%. Top performers include Pascal Siakam for the Pacers and Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks. Indiana averages 117.4 points per game, while Milwaukee allows 113.0 points on average. In their last 10 games, both teams have performed well.
Injury concerns for the Pacers include Isaiah Jackson out for the season and Ben Sheppard day-to-day, while the Bucks are missing Jericho Sims and Damian Lillard is out with injuries.