The Indiana Pacers, coming off a strong 50-32 season in the Eastern Conference, clashed with the fifth-seeded Milwaukee Bucks to kick off their playoff campaign. It was billed as a battle between one of the league’s fastest-paced offenses and one of its most experienced cores, and it delivered on every front.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s insistence with the Bucks remains crucial since he completed another MVP-quality season, delivering 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. The multiple skill sets Giannis possesses enable Milwaukee to operate at different speeds, control the low-post area, and move defenders seamlessly throughout each play.
The Pacers operate at an energetic pace due to the exceptional performance of Tyrese Haliburton. For this season, he maintained average statistics of 18.6 points, together with 9.2 assists per game, which showcased his scoring ability and top-level passing skills.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Player Stats and Box Score
Indiana Pacers
Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG % | +/- |
Aaron Nesmith | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 | 8 |
Pascal Siakam | 25 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 66.7 | 28 |
Myles Turner | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 58.3 | 24 |
Andrew Nembhard | 17 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 61.5 | 23 |
Tyrese Haliburton | 10 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.1 | 27 |
Obi Toppin | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | -16 |
Bennedict Mathurin | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.6 | 9 |
T.J. McConnell | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.4 | -3 |
Jarace Walker | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 4 |
Thomas Bryant | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | -6 |
Milwaukee Bucks
Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG % | +/- |
Kyle Kuzma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -24 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 36 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 60.9 | -18 |
Brook Lopez | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 | -18 |
Taurean Prince | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -15 |
Ryan Rollins | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | -13 |
Kevin Porter Jr. | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 | -6 |
Bobby Portis | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 3 |
Gary Trent Jr. | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.5 | -4 |
AJ Green | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.5 | -5 |
Jericho Sims | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Game Summary
PACERS PROTECT THE FIELDHOUSE IN GAME 1 😤
Giannis’s 36 PTS wasn’t enough to help the Bucks get the win 😬 pic.twitter.com/OykUHZzTuC
— ESPN (@espn) April 19, 2025