The budding rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks adds another chapter starting Saturday with Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series.
IndyStar has you covered from all angles with Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak, columnist Gregg Doyel, reporter Kyle Neddenriep, photojournalist Grace Hollars and video guru Clark Wade in the building.
We'll provide live updates and instant reaction. Buckle up. HIT REFRESH FOR UPDATES.
Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 injury report
OUT: Damian Lillard (Bucks, deep vein thrombosis), Tyler Smith (Bucks, left ankle sprain), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers, Achilles tendon)
PROBABLE: Ben Sheppard (Pacers, left great toe sprain)
Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 prediction
"As Pacers coach Rick Carlisle pointed out earlier this week, the Bucks have two of the best players on the planet, but once again they'll be starting the playoffs with only one available. Of course, given the option between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on the floor, the Bucks would certainly rather have Antetokounmpo, who may not have a chance at NBA MVP this year but would likely win Eastern Conference MVP if there was such a thing. That obviously makes the Bucks a tougher out than they were last year, but the Pacers look like a tougher out, too, and they do begin this year's playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The guess here is that's enough for the Pacers to take Game 1. But if the Pacers drop one of the first two in Indy, look out." — Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 118-110
What channel is Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 on?
FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analysis) and Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting); ESPN, with Michael Grady (play-by-play) and Stephanie White (analysis).
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Latest betting odds for Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 playoffs
via BetMGM
The Pacers are 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 225.5 points. Pacers are -125 moneyline favorites.
Pacers vs Bucks first round NBA playoffs schedule
(All times ET; *-if necessary)
Game 1, Sat., April 19: at Pacers, 1 p.m.
Game 2, Tues., April 22: at Pacers, 7 p.m.
Game 3, Fri., April 25: at Bucks, 8 p.m.
Game 4, Sun., April 27: at Bucks, 9:30 p.m.
*-Game 5, Tues., April 29: at Pacers, TBA
*-Game 6, Fri., May 2: at Bucks, TBA
*-Game 7, Sun., May 4: at Pacers, TBA
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This time, the Pacers have homecourt advantage and it'll be a gold out inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 1 p.m. tip time.IndyStar has you covered from all angles with Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak, columnist Gregg Doyel, reporter Kyle Neddenriep, photojournalist Grace Hollars and video guru Clark Wade in the building.
We'll provide live updates and instant reaction. Buckle up. HIT REFRESH FOR UPDATES.
Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 injury report
OUT: Damian Lillard (Bucks, deep vein thrombosis), Tyler Smith (Bucks, left ankle sprain), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers, Achilles tendon)
PROBABLE: Ben Sheppard (Pacers, left great toe sprain)
Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 prediction
"As Pacers coach Rick Carlisle pointed out earlier this week, the Bucks have two of the best players on the planet, but once again they'll be starting the playoffs with only one available. Of course, given the option between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on the floor, the Bucks would certainly rather have Antetokounmpo, who may not have a chance at NBA MVP this year but would likely win Eastern Conference MVP if there was such a thing. That obviously makes the Bucks a tougher out than they were last year, but the Pacers look like a tougher out, too, and they do begin this year's playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The guess here is that's enough for the Pacers to take Game 1. But if the Pacers drop one of the first two in Indy, look out." — Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 118-110
What channel is Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 on?
FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analysis) and Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting); ESPN, with Michael Grady (play-by-play) and Stephanie White (analysis).
Watch with a free Fubo trial
Latest betting odds for Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 playoffs
via BetMGM
The Pacers are 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 225.5 points. Pacers are -125 moneyline favorites.
Pacers vs Bucks first round NBA playoffs schedule
(All times ET; *-if necessary)
Game 1, Sat., April 19: at Pacers, 1 p.m.
Game 2, Tues., April 22: at Pacers, 7 p.m.
Game 3, Fri., April 25: at Bucks, 8 p.m.
Game 4, Sun., April 27: at Bucks, 9:30 p.m.
*-Game 5, Tues., April 29: at Pacers, TBA
*-Game 6, Fri., May 2: at Bucks, TBA
*-Game 7, Sun., May 4: at Pacers, TBA
