Pacers and Bucks Set for Game 5 Battle
The Indiana Pacers take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series. The Pacers lead the series, 3-1.

The Pacers (3-1) stumbled in the first game of the series, but they haven't looked back in the subsequent three games while notching victories of 17, three and 13 points. Their most recent success was a 126-113 victory in Sunday's Game 4. Myles Turner led the Pacers with 29 points, adding nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Tyrese Haliburton delivered 24 points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal. Andrew Nembhard totaled 15 points, nine assists and three rebounds. Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith produced matching 13-point contributions, with Siakam adding nine rebounds and seven assists.

The Pacers will list Haliburton (back) as questionable for Tuesday's game.

The Bucks (1-3) are down to their last out and are going to be fighting for their playoff lives with the high likelihood of being without their two best players. In Game 4, Brook Lopez led the Bucks with 27 points, supplementing them with nine rebounds, one assist and one block. Khris Middleton generated a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double that included five assists and one steal. Malik Beasley compiled 20 points, three rebounds and two assists.

The Bucks will list Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) is doubtful for Tuesday's game. Middleton (ankle) and Beverley (oblique will carry probable tags.

Tuesday's game marks the 10th meeting between the teams since the start of the regular season. The Pacers have won seven of the nine meetings.
Posted on: 4/29/2024 9:14 PM