Tue Apr 29 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Pacers on Verge of Series Win Against Bucks, Lillard Out

**Indianapolis, IN** – The Indiana Pacers are poised to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks from the 2025 NBA playoffs, holding a commanding 3-1 series lead after a dominant 129-103 victory in Game 4 on Sunday. Game 5 is set for Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Pacers’ victory was fueled by a balanced offensive attack, with eight players scoring in double figures. This stands in stark contrast to the Bucks, who only had three players reach that mark. The absence of Milwaukee point guard Damian Lillard, who suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday’s game, is a significant blow to the Bucks’ playoff hopes. Indiana’s Bennedict Mathurin is questionable for Game 5 due to an abdominal injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the Bucks’ lone consistent offensive threat, averaging 33.8 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 5 assists throughout the series. For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam (averaging 22.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists) and Tyrese Haliburton (averaging 15.5 points and a remarkable 12.3 assists) have led the charge.

The Pacers are currently 8-point favorites for Game 5, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 222.5 points. SportsLine’s projection model, which boasts a strong track record of success in NBA predictions, predicts an under on the total points and leans towards one side of the spread hitting in 60% of its simulations. Details of the model’s specific picks can be found on SportsLine. The Pacers have a history of success against the Bucks, having won all three previous playoff series between the two teams.

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