The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off tonight in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Pacers currently lead the series 2-0, having secured victories in both home games.​ ​

Game 2 saw the return of Damian Lillard to the Bucks' lineup after a month-long absence. However, his impact was limited, as he scored 14 points on 4-of-13 shooting in 37 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo, however, had a tremendous impact on the game, as he tends to do. He led Milwaukee with 34 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists on 70% shooting. Despite his best efforts, the Bucks fell 123–115 to the Pacers. 

Siakam and Haliburton once again led Indiana, each recording double-doubles. They have become one of the most underrated duos in the league. You can pretty much set your watch to their production. Hopefully I'm not jinxing anything by saying that.

The Pacers have looked like the younger, more athletic team all series. Their movement has been causing the Bucks a lot of problems and the Indy guards can seemingly get into the paint at will.

If that continues, the Bucks will struggle to dig themselves out of their hole. However, you have to imagine they will come out energized tonight to avoid a backbreaking loss in front of their home fans. Let's see if they don't go to the zone right from the get go to try to clog up the Pacers offense. Then again, asking Doc Rivers to make series winning adjustments might be a tad too much.

Injuries

Nothing new to report. Main characters are available for both sides.

How to Watch

Tipoff is at 8:00 PM ET.

TV: FanDuel Sports Network, NBATV, ESPNU

Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan

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