Wed Apr 30 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Bucks Shake Up Starting Lineup for Crucial Game 5 Against Pacers
**MILWAUKEE, WI** – Facing elimination down 3-1 in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks are making a significant roster change for Game 5. Head coach Mike Budenholzer has announced that Gary Trent Jr. will replace Kyle Kuzma in the starting lineup.
Trent Jr., who has averaged 15.3 points per game this postseason – second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 33.8 – has been a consistent offensive contributor. In contrast, Kuzma has struggled, averaging a mere six points per game and even recording a scoreless game during the series.
The new starting five for the Bucks will be: Jrue Holiday, Gary Trent Jr., Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bobby Portis. The move represents a significant shift in strategy as the Bucks attempt to avoid elimination. Further updates on the team’s roster and strategy are expected.
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