Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/24/24, 4:27 AM  by Will Chace | Modified on 4/24/24 at 12:28 PM in NBA Picks

A rare road win in the first round of the NBA playoffs was well-earned by Indiana on Tuesday night as the Pacers cruised to a 125-108 win. The series shifts to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4, putting pressure on MIlwaukee to return the favor. At least one away win would put Milwaukee back in the driver’s seat for Game 5 in Milwaukee. But the Bucks will first have to try to find a way to contain Pascal Siakam, the Pacers’ key midseason acquisition who erupted for 36 and 37 points in the first two games, respectively. Perhaps the return of one Giannis Antetokounmpo can aid in that department. The two-time MVP has been dealing with a calf injury but hope remains he will be back for Game 3 after doing some on-court work prior to both Game 1 and Game 2. Myles Turner will have his work cut out for him if the Greek international does play, as he has had to handle the majority of the paint battles with Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez already.