In the NBA Playoffs Round 1, the Central division foes, Milwaukee Bucks (MIL) and Indiana Pacers (IND) will square-up against each other in the Eastern Conference playoffs tomorrow at Fiserv Forum arena. This marks game two of the first round of playoffs as the initial battle was won by Bucks (109-94) at home. As Bucks are looking for a second straight win and will try to protect their home court.
On the other side, the Pacers have ended their season on a good form but their first game of playoffs. Indiana is seeking for revenge and will try to level up the series before going home.
NBA Playoffs Round 1 (MIL vs IND Game Info)
- Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024
- Time: 6:00 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
MIL vs IND Starting Eight
Bucks (MIL) Possible Starting 8: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Pat Connaughton, Marjon Beauchamp, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis
Pacers (IND) Possible Starting 8: Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Richard-Felder Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner, Jalen Smith
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Match Prediction
Milwaukee Bucks Team Updates (1-0)
- The Milwaukee Bucks finished third in the conference league table and tied up with 6th spot Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.
- Damian Lillard led the Bucks in Game 1, as he scored 35 points and 6 rebounds, followed him, Khris Middleton dropped a double-double performances of 23 points and 10 rebounds.
- Booby Portis and Brook Lopez had covered the defence in game 1, as they scored 15 points and 11 rebounds, 11 points and 4 rebounds respectively.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable for game 2, as the Bucks have to play as same as they played in game 1 against Haliburton’s Pacers.
Indiana Pacers Team Updates (0-1)
- Indiana Pacers played excellent basketball lately in regular season as they finished sixth in the conference league table and tied up against Bucks in round 1 of playoffs.
- Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers in game 1, as he dropped 36 points and 13 rebounds, followed him, Myles Turner scored 17 points and 8 rebounds.
- Pacers has the highest offense in regular season of 123.3 points per game, but they could only able to score 94 in game 1, defensively they were weak in regular season as it seems same in postseason until they don’t ramp up their defensive struggles.
- There is a lot of hope from Pacers star player Tyrese Haliburton but he couldn’t able to show up in game 1, as a lot of eyes would be on him in this series.
MIL vs IND Injury Updates
- MIL (Bucks): Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf injury)
- IND (Pacers): Bennedict Mathurin (Shoulder injury)
MIL vs IND Post-season Players Comparisons
- Points: Damian Lillard (35.0) vs Pascal Siakam (36.0)
- Rebounds: Bobby Portis (11.0) vs Pascal Siakam (13.0)
- Assists: Patrick Beverly (8.0) vs Tyrese Haliburton (8.0)
- Steals: Pat Connaughton (2.0) vs Myles Turner (2.0)
- Blocks: Brook Lopez (2.0) vs Pascal Siakam (2.0)
- Free Throw%: Damian Lillard (100.0) vs Myles Turner (66.7)
- Field Goal Percentage%: Khris Middleton (64.3) vs Pascal Siakam (60.0)
- Three Point Percentage%: Damian Lillard (54.5) vs Myles Turner (33.3)
MIL vs IND Winning Prediction:
In game two, the Milwaukee Bucks have the advantage against the Dallas Mavericks. They have only won four games out of their previous eight, but it doesn’t matter much because they are already a playoff-proven team.
The Pacers have won six games out of their last ten, but their inexperience in playoffs cost them the first game. Giannis’ absence is an advantage for the Pacers in game 2.
MIL vs IND Last 10 H2H Match-up
- MIL (Bucks): 5 games won
- IND (Pacers): 5 games won
MIL vs IND NBA Playoffs Round 1 Squads
MIL (Bucks): Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Malik Beasley, MarJon Beauchamp, Marques Bolden, Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder, AJ Green, Andre Jackson Jr., Damian Lillard, Chris Livingston, Robin Lopez, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Cameron Payne, Bobby Portis, TyTy Washington Jr., Lindell Wigginton, Patrick Beverly
IND (Pacers): Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte, Andrew Nembhard, Buddy Hield, Aaron Nesmith, Terry Jackson, David Stockton, Bennedict Mathurin, Justin Holiday, Isaiah Jackson, Kendall Brown, Jalen Smith, Myles Turner, Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Jackson, Goga Bitadze, Isaiah Jackson, Pascal Siakam
MIL vs IND Dream11 Prediction Team
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