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50-38|L10: 6-4
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IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
Haliburton had a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists and was just three assists away from a triple-double. Still, the 25-year-old point guard was -23 in 32 minutes as the Pacers lost Game 3 by 16 points. Haliburton had most of his points come on his four made three-pointers. The Pacers will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4 against the Bucks Sunday.
IND • Power Forward • #43
11 months ago
Siakam has scored at least 24 points in all three games of the series now. The 31-year-old power forward continues to be the primary offensive threat for Indiana. Siakam isn’t known for his three-point shooting, but has made multiple three-pointers in all three games of the series. Though the Pacers lost Game 3, he’ll look to keep up his scoring against the Bucks in Game 4 Sunday.
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard returned from a calf injury and scored 14 points on 13 shots in Game 2. The 34-year-old point guard’s struggles continued in Game 3 as he had seven points on 12 shots. Lillard, who hadn’t played since March 18 prior to Game 2, played 32 minutes. Whether it’s rust or lingering effects of the injury, his play is clearly diminished. With just one off-day before Game 4 Sunday, Lillard isn’t in a great spot for a bounce-back.
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #5
11 months ago
Trent Jr. went off and had his best game of the year when the Bucks absolutely needed it most. Facing what would’ve been a 3-0 series deficit with a loss and with Damian Lillard failing to score in double figures, Trent Jr. poured in 37 points and nine made three-pointers. Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo became the only Bucks duo to have at least 35 points each in a playoff game. With Lillard struggling since returning from injury, Milwaukee might need to count on Trent Jr. for another big performance as they look to even the series in Game 4 Sunday.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
11 months ago
Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks Friday. He had 37 points on 19 shots and nine made free throws. The 30-year-old power forward had 12 rebounds to earn a double-double and was four assists away from a triple-double. Giannis’ domination of the Pacers is likely to continue for the rest of the series, though whether the Bucks can even up the series Sunday in Game 4 will largely depend on the support from his supporting cast.
MIL • Forward • #21
11 months ago
Smith was unavailable for the first two games of the series, but there’s a chance he’ll be off the injury report for Game 3. However, the rookie is not in the Bucks’ rotation when healthy, so his status will not affect this series.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Though Nembhard’s contributions were mostly on the defensive end as the primary defender on Damian Lillard, he was still able to make an impact in the box score. That included a three-pointer with 1:11 left in the game that gave Indiana an eight-point lead, which they had no issues maintaining. Nembhard doesn’t always fill up the stat sheet, but he’ll continue to be an impactful player for the Pacers as their postseason continues. He’ll look to continue keeping Lillard in check in Game 3 as the series shifts to Milwaukee.
IND • Power Forward • #43
11 months ago
After a fantastic performance in Game 1, Siakam had another big night on Tuesday. He is averaging 24.5 points, nine rebounds, 2.5 assists, two steals and 2.5 triples per game through the first two games of this series, with the Pacers having won both. Siakam also added a late three-pointer to seal the win for Indiana and make him the team’s leading scorer for the second game in a row. He’ll look to keep that going in Game 3 in Milwaukee on Friday.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
On the same day that The Athletic released a player survey where Haliburton was voted as the most overrated player in the NBA, Indiana’s star point guard picked apart Milwaukee’s defense to help the Pacers jump out to a 2-0 lead in this series. Haliburton only scored 10 points during a rough shooting performance in Game 1 on Saturday, but he had more success on Tuesday and still dished out 12 assists for the second straight game. He’ll look to keep that going in Milwaukee for Game 3 on Friday as the Pacers look to take 3-0 series lead.
MIL • Power Forward and Center • #9
11 months ago
With Brook Lopez rendered ineffective, head coach Doc Rivers turned to Portis to take on more minutes at center. Lopez only played 16 minutes after playing 21 minutes in Game 1, while Portis went from playing 25 minutes in Game 1 to playing 31 minutes on Tuesday. Though it didn’t change the result of this game, things went well with Portis on the floor. With Game 3 coming on Friday, we’ll see if this was a rotational adjustment that Rivers will continue to roll with or if this was simply because Portis was having a strong night shooting the ball.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
11 months ago
Kuzma’s historically poor Game 1 performance made plenty of rounds on social media over the last few days, but he was more productive in Game 2. He still wasn’t great, but after getting 22 minutes of cardio in Game 1’s 19-point loss, Kuzma was able to chip in some stats on Tuesday. Way to go Kuz! With the series shifting to Milwaukee for Game 3 on Friday, Kuzma will look to be the player that the Bucks were hoping he’d be when they traded for him at the deadline. The last time he played a game in Milwaukee was the regular season finale; he had 22 points in the first quarter before being shut down for the remainder of that game. We’ll see if he can tap back into that shooting prowess.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
11 months ago
Just like in Game 1, Indiana didn’t have any answers for Giannis. Also like in Game 1, that wasn’t enough for Milwaukee to get a win. Antetokounmpo has averaged 35 points and 15 rebounds through the first two games of this series, and while he got more help on Tuesday, it still wasn’t enough. There’s no reason to think Giannis won’t continue to put up dominant numbers for this entire series, but other players will need to step up (like Bobby Portis did in this game) if the Bucks are going to comeback in this series. Game 3 will be in Milwaukee on Friday.
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Prior to this game, Lillard last played on March 18 due to a deep vein thrombosis in his calf. He missed 15 games before finally returning to play in Game 2 of this series. However, his return wasn’t enough for Milwaukee to even things up. Head coach Doc Rivers didn’t give a set minutes restriction for Lillard before the game, and he ended up logging 37 minutes. Though he didn’t play particularly well, Lillard playing a full workload is an encouraging sign. Game 3 isn’t until Friday, so Lillard will have time to recover after his first game in over a month.
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard has not played since March 18, but he’ll be available for Game 2 after Milwaukee got smoked in Game 1. Lillard did some chirping with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam from the bench in that one, so expect him to be fired up when he takes the court on Tuesday.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard has not played since March 18 due to a deep vein thrombosis in his calf, but he’ll be available for Game 2 after Milwaukee got smoked in Game 1. Lillard did some chirping with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam from the bench in that one, so expect him to be fired up when he takes the court on Tuesday.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #21
11 months ago
Smith was ruled out for Game 1 and will remain sidelined for Game 2. Even if he is made available later on during this season, don’t expect him to see the floor until the result is decided.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Nehm quotes head coach Doc Rivers as saying: “He’s close. He looks great to me.” When asked about Dame’s availability for Game 2, Rivers was non-committal, opening the door for a potential return earlier than expected. For now, we’ll consider Lillard questionable for Game 2. Keep a close eye on his status ahead of Tuesday’s tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
11 months ago
The story of Game 1 for the Bucks was the supporting cast letting down Giannis Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard sidelined. No one was a bigger letdown than Kuzma, the Bucks’ trade deadline acquisition, who failed to record any stats in his 22 minutes. Kuzma was a living embodiment of the Tony Snell meme in Game 1 as the Bucks lost by nine. He’ll look to turn things around over the rest of the series, though overall he certainly hasn’t been as impactful as the Bucks imagined when he was acquired.
MIL • Power Forward, Small Forward, Point Guard, and Shooting Guard • #34
11 months ago
Antetokounmpo put the Bucks on his back in Game 1. The 30-year-old power forward went off for 36 points and 12 rebounds, but his supporting cast was a massive letdown. Antetokounmpo managed just one assist as none of the other Bucks starters were able to reach double figures in scoring. The Greek Freak will need a little more help from his friends to make this series and the Bucks could be getting back Damian Lillard in the next couple games.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
Haliburton had an excellent game as a facilitator in Game 1. The 25-year-old point guard moved the ball effectively as he totaled 12 assists. It wasn’t the best shooting game for Haliburton, though. He was just 3-of-13 from the field and missed all seven of his three-point attempts. While the Pacers were still able to take Game 1 by nine points in game that wasn’t as close as the final score, it’s likely they’ll need more scoring from Haliburton to close out this series.
IND • Center • #33
11 months ago
While Turner had just five rebounds in Game 1, he was otherwise excellent. The 29-year-old center was a force on the defensive end with a steal and four blocks. On the offensive end, he was able to make four three-pointers as the Pacers pulled away from the Bucks. Turner vastly outplayed his counterpart Brook Lopez as the Pacers took a one-game advantage in the series.
IND • Power Forward • #43
11 months ago
Siakam led the Pacers in scoring in the Game 1 win. The 31-year-old power forward continues to show he’s one of the most underrated players in the league this year. Siakam was efficient with 25 points on 15 shots including three made three-pointers. He led Indiana with a +28 in 33 minutes in the nine-point victory. Milwaukee will have to come up with an answer for Siakam if they want to get back in this series in Game Two.
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard last appeared in a game on March 18, as a deep vein thrombosis in his calf placed the Bucks guard on the sideline. Lillard has participated in recent practices, which have included some 3-on-3 action, after being medically cleared earlier this week. Conditioning is the major concern at this stage, as he was unable to do anything during the early stages of the DVT. Game 2 of the series is on Tuesday, with the Bucks hosting Game 3 on Friday. Ryan Rollins has been Lillard’s replacement in the starting lineup, with Giannis Antetokounmpo serving as the “point guard.”
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard last appeared in a game on March 18, as a deep vein thrombosis in his calf placed the Bucks guard on the sidelines. Cleared of the issue on Thursday, Lillard has participated in recent practices, which have included some 3-on-3 action. Conditioning is the concern at this stage, as he was unable to do anything during the early stages of the DVT. Game 2 of the series is on Tuesday, with the Bucks hosting Game 3 on Friday. Ryan Rollins has been Lillard’s replacement in the starting lineup, with Giannis Antetokounmpo serving as the “point guard.”
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
11 months ago
Sheppard missed the last five games of the regular season with a left great toe sprain. The 23-year-old point guard should return to a decent bench role for the series against the Bucks. Sheppard was a key reserve for the Pacers against the Bucks in the playoffs last year as he averaged 17.7 minutes per game.
Source: Pacers
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
11 months ago
Sheppard miss Indiana’s final five games of the regular season, but he should be available for their first game of the postseason. Sheppard should fill out a large reserve role and provide some floor spacing. He averaged 5.8 points in 17.7 minutes per game during their first round series against the Bucks last year.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Forward • #21
11 months ago
Smith played in the regular season finale after missing the previous game with an ankle injury. He is back on the injury report after scoring a career-high 20 points against the Pistons. However, he didn’t play much during the regular season and certainly wouldn’t have had much of an opportunity in a postseason game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
11 months ago
Head coach Doc Rivers said on Tuesday that he expected Sims to be available for this series. He missed the final month of the regular season with a torn ligament in his right thumb, but he will available to return for the postseason. However, with Bobby Portis back from his suspension, Sims’ role will be minimal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Charania also reported that this is an incredibly quick recovery for Lillard that was made possible by early treatment. It is an excellent development for both Dame and the Bucks. He has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Pacers on Saturday, and they will give him time to ramp up before he returns to the lineup. It’s unclear what that timeline looks like, but Lillard is certainly on pace to return sooner rather than later. Ryan Rollins should continue to start in place of Dame until he returns.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
11 months ago
Sims suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb in mid-March, with the team giving him a four-week timeline after undergoing surgery. The reserve center participated in most of Tuesday’s practice, sparking optimism that he will be available. However, with Brook Lopez due to play most of the minutes and Bobby Portis back from his 25-game suspension, there won’t be many minutes available to Sims.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Center and Power Forward • #00
11 months ago
Sims suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb in mid-March, with the team giving him a four-week timeline after undergoing surgery. The reserve center participated in most of Tuesday’s practice, sparking optimism that he will be available. However, with Brook Lopez due to play most of the minutes and Bobby Portis back from his 25-game suspension, there won’t be many minutes available to Sims.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard will miss the beginning of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series against the Pacers. The star guard hasn’t played in nearly a month but has made strides toward returning later on in the postseason.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
Lillard will miss the beginning of the Bucks’ first-round playoffs series against the Pacers. The star guard hasn’t played in nearly a month but has made strides toward returning later on in the postseason.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
MIL • Forward • #21
11 months ago
With four of Milwaukee’s five starters ruled out for a season finale that had no impact on playoff seeding, Smith played extended minutes for the first time since early February. The rookie played very well, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and recording his first 20-point game. Smith has not been in the rotation this season, and that isn’t going to change during the playoffs. But give the rookie credit for staying ready for his moment, which presented itself on Sunday.
MIL • Power Forward and Small Forward • #18
11 months ago
Kuzma was the lone starter on the court for Sunday’s regular-season finale and did not get cheated as he went on a heater for a quarter. He was back in street clothes for the second half. While he’s had his moments since joining the Bucks at the February trade deadline, Kuzma has not been as impactful as some may have hoped. Milwaukee will need a player closer to the one they saw on Sunday if they’re to take down the Pacers in the first round.
MIL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Having been passed in the rotation by AJ Green (6/3/4 with two three-pointers in 19 minutes), one can argue that Connaughton desperately needed a day like Sunday, regardless of the strength of the two teams on the court. Not only did he establish a new career-high point total, but this was also his first game with at least 25 points. Connaughton shot over 50 percent from the field and was also productive in the rebound, assist and steals categories. His role in Milwaukee’s first-round series against the Pacers will likely be limited, but Sunday’s effort should boost Connaughton’s confidence.
IND • Point Guard • #29
11 months ago
Jackson had a short stretch as a starter in November, but he has spent most of the year on the bench or in the G League. However, he got the chance to take on extra minutes in the regular season finale and took advantage of his opportunity. The 26-year-old went undrafted in 2022 and seems to have finally found a home with the Pacers, though his role isn’t a friendly one for fantasy basketball. He won’t be part of the team’s rotation during the playoffs.
IND • Center • #
11 months ago
Bradley played out two 10-day contracts with Indiana before signing a deal that kept him with the Pacers for the rest of this season. He has played more than 10 minutes in just three games this season and has averaged 12 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game across them. Bradley is a decent depth piece, but both Myles Turner and Thomas Bryant will be in front of him on the depth chart for minutes at center during the postseason.
MIL • Guard • #0
11 months ago
It’s unclear how soon Lillard will be cleared to return to the hardwood but an upcoming exam will determine his timetable. Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game without the star point guard this season.
MIL • Point Guard • #
11 months ago
The Bucks are holding out Ryan Rollins, Taurean Prince, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez from Sunday’s regular-season finale, as their playoff seeding has been determined. Kuzma is the lone holdover, and it’s likely safe to assume that he will not play starters’ minutes. Green is the safest bet of the four replacements for fantasy managers in active leagues seeking streamers.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
11 months ago
Green unexpectedly went from being ruled out to being available in less than an hour. The Bucks sharpshooter will likely play a prominent role on Sunday.
IND • Power Forward • #1
11 months ago
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are out again, but Nembhard, Nesmith and Turner will be back for the regular season finale. This won’t impact the standings, so they may not play many minutes. Toppin and Walker started on Friday and will remain in the opening lineup against Cleveland. Thomas Bryant and T.J. McConnell will come off the bench for this game, but they should still play significant roles.
Source: NBA Player Lineups
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
11 months ago
Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game to end the regular season. With the Pacers locked into the fourth seed in the East, Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson are two players who should see plenty of time against the Cavaliers. The former is coming off the best game of his rookie season in Friday’s loss to the Magic and is worth a dice roll in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
11 months ago
Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game to end the regular season. With the Pacers locked into the fourth seed in the East, Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson are two players who should see plenty of time against the Cavaliers. The former is coming off the best game of his rookie season in Friday’s loss to the Magic and is worth a dice roll in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard • #20
11 months ago
Green’s sprained right shoulder will sideline him for Sunday’s regular season finale. Given how many Bucks rotation players are inactive for a game that will not impact playoff seeding, Andre Jackson Jr. will merit consideration in active deep leagues.
Source: Eric Nehm
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
11 months ago
Absent from the Pacers’ initial injury report, Mathurin will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale due to a left calf injury. While Aaron Nesmith is still available, fantasy managers in active leagues should anticipate seeing a lot of Johnny Furphy in a game that will not impact playoff seeding.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report for Sunday’s game, Haliburton will not play in the Pacers’ regular-season finale. T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin will likely remain in the starting lineup, as Indiana is locked into the fourth seed in the East.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
11 months ago
Nesmith and Nembhard have been removed from the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Magic. The Pacers are locked into the four-seed in the East regardless of Sunday’s result, so the starters may not play much. T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin will return to the bench but not lack opportunities against the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #33
11 months ago
Turner is on track to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pacers. His return would push Thomas Bryant to the bench. However, the Pacers’ backup center should still play plenty, as Indiaha has secured the four-seed in the East. Look for Tony Bradley to be in the rotation, even if his playing time is limited during the first half.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
11 months ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Magic, Haliburton and Siakam are off the initial injury report. That defeat locked Indiana into the fourth seed in the East, so there isn’t anything on the line for the Pacers on Sunday. Even if Haliburton and Siakam play, they’re unlikely to log starters’ minutes ahead of the playoffs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
11 months ago
Sheppard has missed four games with a toe injury, and the doubtful tag suggests Sunday’s season finale will be the fifth. Indiana is locked into the four-seed in the East, so there’s no reason for the team to roll the dice with any player who may not be 100 percent. Expect to see Johnny Furphy playing rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
11 months ago
Furphy was not one of the Pacers moved into the starting lineup for Friday’s game, but the rookie played plenty since all five starters were unavailable. The performance was encouraging, as Furphy shot over 50 percent from the field and finished one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Friday’s defeat locks Indiana into the four-seed in the East, so Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Cavaliers may be another game where the starters are rested. If so, Furphy will be worth slotting into lineups in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA
IND • Power Forward • #5
11 months ago
With the Pacers resting all five starters, Walker could start the team’s final home game of the regular season. The second-year forward has shown flashes of his potential throughout the season, and Friday was another of those instances. Unfortunately for Walker and dynasty league managers who have him rostered, the Pacers’ depth has capped his ceiling significantly. Indiana is locked into the four-seed in the East, so Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers may be another opportunity for Walker to start.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
11 months ago
The Pacers sat all five of their starters for Friday’s game, as the chances of passing the Knicks for the three-seed in the East were slim. Mathurin was one of the replacements, and while the points, rebounds and steals were good, he was inefficient. He shot poorly from the field and racked up five turnovers, the most in a game for Mathurin since January 18. With Indiana knowing its seed and first-round opponent (Milwaukee), Sunday’s game against Cleveland will be another opportunity to rest the starters.