Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks managed to pull out a Game 1 victory against the Pacers in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, cruising to a 109-94 win and taking a 1-0 series lead.
Damian Lillard exploded for 35 points, all of which came in the first half, and Khris Middleton (23 points, 10 rebounds) and Bobby Portis (15 points, 11 rebounds) had double-doubles. The Bucks shot 47.1 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from 3-point range, and they held a high-powered Pacers offense under 100 points.
Pascal Siakam was the lone bright spot for the Pacers, racking up 36 points on 15-of-25 shooting from the field and collecting 13 rebounds. Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton had a quiet playoff debut, scoring just nine points in 38 minutes.
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The Bucks will likely be without Antetokounmpo in Game 2, as he is listed as doubtful on the team's official injury report. Lillard must continue to be aggressive offensively in order to prevent Indiana from taking one in Milwaukee.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 2 between the Bucks and Pacers.
What channel is Bucks vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 2 of Bucks vs. Pacers will air nationally on NBA TV. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Bucks vs. Pacers is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming service from any device, anywhere in the world.
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Bucks vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 23
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Bucks vs. Pacers will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 23. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Bucks vs. Pacers tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. For seating charts and prices for select games, you can check out the link below.
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Bucks vs. Pacers odds via BetMGM
Milwaukee is a 1.5-point favorite to win Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Bucks | Pacers |
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
Bucks vs. Pacers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Bucks and Pacers:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| April 21 | Bucks 109, Pacers 94 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
