Milwaukee Bucks vs. Pacers channel today; time, TV, streaming, odds

Rick Carlisle, Tyrese Haliburton after Bucks-Pacers series Game 2

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and guard Tyrese Haliburton offered their thoughts after Indiana’s Game 2 win over the Bucks on Tuesday at Fiserv Forum.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s and now Khris Middleton’s status in question for Game 3 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers, will Damian Lillard and the rest of their teammates answer the challenge of splitting the next two games in Indianapolis?

Fans won’t even have to miss much of the NFL draft to find out, thanks to an unusual 4:30 pm tip.

The Bucks were able to win Game 1 without Giannis at Fiserv Forum, but Middleton sprained his ankle in Game 2 and, with his availability in doubt, the Bucks are a 5½-point underdog after giving up 125 points Tuesday night.

Lillard averaged 30.5 points in the first half of the two games, but scored zero and eight points in the second half. Can he save some “Dame Time” for closing time in the next two games?

Somebody also might want to help Bobby Portis close off the space that the Pacers’ Pascal Siakam has been able to get on offense. Siakam has 73 points in the first two games.

Here’s how you can watch Game 3:

Bucks vs. Pacers start time

Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 4:30 p.m. CT

What channel are Bucks vs. Pacers on Friday?

TV: ESPN, Bally Sports Wisconsin
Streaming: You can stream the game on the Bally Sports Wisconsin or the ESPN app through your television or streaming carrier.
Announcer: Mark Jones (play-by-play), Hubie Brown (analyst) and Monica McNutt (sideline reporter) will call the game on ESPN. Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Marques Johnson (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (sideline reporter) will call the game on Bally Sports Wisconsin.