Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks

Following a tough Game 4 loss in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Rick Carlisle’s Pacers, now leading the series 3-1, are one victory away from advancing to the second round and eliminating Milwaukee from the playoffs in the first round for the second year in a row.

The Bucks’ postseason hopes took a heavy hit on Sunday with a 129-103 loss to the Pacers in Game 4. After squandering a 10-point halftime lead in Game 3, Indiana responded decisively, shooting 60% from the field for their first complete-game win of the playoffs.

Milwaukee stayed close early, trailing 15-12 in the first quarter, but Indiana capitalized on Damian Lillard’s injury, sparking a 10-3 run to build a double-digit lead they never relinquished.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists, standing out as the only starter with more than six points. Kevin Porter Jr. added 23 points, including 15 from three-point range.

Doc Rivers’ team now faces a 3-1 deficit, one loss away from another first-round exit to the Pacers, who defeated them 4-2 in last year’s playoffs.

As the Bucks aim to start their comeback on Monday, they carry the weight of eight straight road playoff losses, including five in a row against Indiana.

After a quiet Game 3 where he scored just six points, Indiana’s Myles Turner shone on Sunday, efficiently scoring 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting at Fiserv Forum.

Turner was one of eight Pacers in double figures, joined by Andrew Nembhard (20 points), T.J. McConnell (15 points), and Tyrese Haliburton, who recorded a 17-point, 15-assist double-double.

After a quiet performance in Game 3, where he scored a season-low six points, Myles Turner bounced back in a big way Sunday night. The Indiana Pacers center delivered 23 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting at Fiserv Arena.

Turner was one of eight Pacers players to score in double figures, with Andrew Nembhard (20 points), T.J. McConnell (15 points), and Tyrese Haliburton (17 points, 15 assists) also making key contributions.

Now, Indiana heads back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with confidence. The Pacers have been dominant at home, winning seven of their last eight games there. Their only recent loss came on April 12, when they fell 129-115 to the Orlando Magic in the regular-season finale. Monday’s game presents another opportunity for them to close out strong.