Beware of the early tip. Game 3 starts at 5:30 PM ET, which is inconvenient enough for locals, but especially so for our members out West.
The vibes around the team couldn't be better after the big win in Game 2. Having stolen home court advantage, the Pacers have an opportunity to really put pressure on the Bucks. They'll be playing in front of raucous gold-out crowd which, considering they're front runners, should help them take their game to another level.
100% chance of a Gold Out ☀️ pic.twitter.com/9YxK0SyOKn
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 26, 2024
Things are getting chippy between the two teams and I think if the Pacers lay on the hurt tonight, we could see the Bucks start to lose their composure. Indiana's game plan has been to be extra physical with the Bucks, something their injury depleted roster may not be able to handle.
Really liked Indiana bringing so much pressure at the point-of-attack in Game 2.
— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) April 25, 2024
The Bucks' ball-handling depth behind Dame is pretty poor, but they still like to let a lot of guys handle and the Pacers took advantage of that. pic.twitter.com/6mHFYVYvBR
Through two games, the Bucks have not found an answer for Pascal Siakam.
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) April 26, 2024
And without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Siakam has turned into the worst matchup for Milwaukee.
So how do they solve the problem?@eric_nehm with more: https://t.co/F0jmlFE47V pic.twitter.com/aeMmFMVMoe
Even though this play resulted in a technical foul on Nembhard, it's indicative of how the Pacers-Bucks matchups have gone so far this year. The younger, stronger Pacers have brought a level of competition that that older, yappier Bucks can only match with their mouths.
Andrew Nembhard splitting the defenders and bullying Pat Bev was one of the best plays of game two pic.twitter.com/dB4mKvUvh4
— iPacers.com (@iPacersblog) April 26, 2024
Let's hope the Pacers keep bullying the Bucks all the way to Round 2.
Injuries
Just to remove any doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo is now listed as OUT for the Bucks. Khris Middleton is still questionable (right ankle sprain)
— Jeremiah Johnson (@PacersJJ) April 26, 2024
Middleton missed practice yesterday but based on his own comments, will likely suit up tonight. The Pacers have no new injuries to report.
How to Watch
Tipoff is at 5:30 PM ET.
TV: ESPN, Bally Sports Indiana, NBA League Pass
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan
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