Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Game 5 injury status vs. Pacer

Rivers, Beasley and Lopez speak after Bucks Game 3 playoff loss

Doc Rivers, Malik Beasley and Brook Lopez speak on mindset after Bucks fall behind 3-1 to Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs on April 28, 2024.

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to stave off elimination in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum, with the Indiana Pacers holding a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs.

Follow along for updates from the game:

Is Giannis playing?

From Giannis Antetokounmpo was listed as doubtful on the injury report, but in his pregame media availability Bucks head coach Doc Rivers ruled out the star. The two-time MVP strained his left soleus (calf) muscle on April 9 and, although he has continued to get on the court, he hasn’t done any live, full-speed activity. He has been listed as doubtful for the first four games of the series.

Bucks record without Giannis

• 1-3 in the 2024 playoffs. Over his career, the Bucks are 4-5 in playoff games he misses.
• 4-6 in the 2023-24 regular season.

Is Damian Lillard playing tonight?

From Lillard was also listed as doubtful, but Rivers said the star guard was ruled out. The Bucks point guard sustained knee and Achilles injuries in Game 3, but it was tendinitis — inflammation — in his right Achilles that kept him out of Game 4.

Bucks vs Pacers preview

bucks: Middleton is looking to carry the Bucks again. He is averaging 26.3 points over the first four games of the series. Milwaukee also hopes for a bounce-back performance from Bobby Portis, who was ejected in the game

Pacers: Indiana is looking for its first playoff series win since the 2013-14 season. The Pacers defeated the Bucks in the first-round series in the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons.

Bucks vs Pacers odds, betting line, spread

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday

• Spread: Bucks +4.5
• Over/under: 216.5
• Moneyline: Pacers -185; Bucks +155

Bucks vs Pacers prediction, game picks

ESPN Stats & Information gives the Bucks a 52.1% chance of winning.

Bucks vs Pacers injury report

Bucks

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, doubtful (left soleus strain)
• Damian Lillard, questionable (right Achilles tendinitis)
• Khris Middleton, probable (right ankle sprain)
• Pat Beverley, probably (right oblique strain)

Pacer

• Bennedict Mathurin, out (right shoulder labral tear)
• Tyrese Haliburton, questionable (back spasms)

Bucks probable starter

• Guards: Even Beverly, Malik Beasley
• Forwards: Chris Middleton, Bobby Portis
• Center: Brook Lopez

Bucks vs Pacers stats

Bucks (regular season)

• PPG: 119.0
• PPG allowed: 116.4
• FG%: 48.7
• 3PT%: 37.3

Pacer (regular season)

• PPG: 123.3
• PPG allowed: 120.2
• FG%: 50.7
• 3PT%: 37.4

Bucks vs Pacers NBA playoffs schedule

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What channel is Bucks vs Pacers on today? How to watch, stream live

• TV channels: Bally Sports Wisconsin; TNT
• Streaming: You can stream the game on the Bally Sports Wisconsin and TNT apps.
• Announcer: Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks for Bally Sports Wisconsin and Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready for TNT.

Bucks vs Pacers start time, TV info, location

• Start time: 8:30 pm CDT.
• TV info: Bally Sports Wisconsin and TNT.
• Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee