Pacers Ready for Playoff Rematch with Bucks

The Indiana Pacers open their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It’s a rematch of last year’s first-round upset, when Indiana eliminated the Bucks in six games.

This year, the roles are reversed with the Pacers as the No. 4 seed and the Bucks at No. 5. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam will lead Indiana, while Giannis Antetokounmpo once again powers Milwaukee’s attack.

The Bucks won three of four meetings during the regular season, but all eyes will be on whether Indiana can contain Giannis, who averaged 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists per game against the Pacers this season.

Game 1 tips off Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.