Pacers Aim to Eliminate Bucks in Game 5 Showdown

The Indiana Pacers are set to wrap up their NBA Eastern Conference first-round battle against the Milwaukee Bucks with a decisive Game 5 on Tuesday night in the 2025 NBA playoffs. After taking a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 129-103 triumph on Sunday, where eight Pacers delivered double-digit performances compared to just three Bucks players, Indiana is poised for victory. The Bucks (48-34), who celebrated an NBA championship in the 2020-21 season, have suffered first-round exits the past two years. Meanwhile, the Pacers (50-32) aim for a second consecutive first-round win over Milwaukee, having been halted in the East Finals last season. Bucks’ star point guard Damian Lillard is out for the postseason with a torn Achilles from Sunday’s game, and Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin (abdominal) remains uncertain.

The game tips off at 6 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where the Pacers boasted a solid 29-11 home record during the regular season. Historically, the Pacers have a clean sweep in their three playoff series against Milwaukee. Currently, Indiana stands as 8-point favorites per DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over/under of 222.5 for total points. The Pacers’ money line is -369 (risk $369 to win $100), while the Bucks’ is +291 (risk $100 to win $291). Before placing any bets on Bucks vs. Pacers, consulting the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model is highly recommended.

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