The Bucks and Pacers haven’t met in the postseason in over 20 years but they will face off this weekend in the 2024 NBA playoffs. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss at least the start of the series with a calf strain sustained against the Boston Celtics on April 9. Without him, Milwaukee could very well meet the Indiana team that beat them four out of five times during the regular season. 

Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, figures the Bucks will be without in Game 1. That being said, Milwaukee does have home court advantage and will begin the series at Fiserv Forum.

Tyrese Haliburton has been a leading distributor for the Pacers, averaging a league-best 10.9 assists per game. Indiana added Pascal Siakam mid-season as well, providing a much needed boost.

Three of the Bucks’ eight fastest-pace games this season were against the Pacers, who scored 122 points per 100 possessions. Additionally, without Antetokounmpo in the mix, Haliburton against Damien Lillard will be a matchup to watch during Game 1.

Here is everything that you need to know ahead of Game 1 of Bucks vs. Pacers. 

What channel is Bucks vs. Pacers on today? 

• TV channel: TNT
• Live stream: Sling, NordVPN

Game 1 of Bucks vs. Pacers will air nationally on TNT. 

Fans can also stream the game on Sling. Sling is the home for avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more. 

If a game 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. 

Bucks vs. Pacers start time

• Date: Sunday, April 21
• Time: 7 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. CT

Bucks vs. Pacers will tip off around 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 21. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Milwaukee, as the No. 3 seed, has homecourt advantage and will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7. Indiana will host Games 3, 4, and 6. 

2024 NBA playoff bracket

West

(1) Thunder vs. (8) Pelicans/Kings
(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers
(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks

East

(1) Celtics vs. (8) Heat/Bulls
(2) Knicks vs. (7) 76ers
(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic

Bucks vs. Pacers tickets

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