Wed Apr 30 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pacers Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Bucks After Game 4 Victory

**Indianapolis, IN** – The Indiana Pacers have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks after a hard-fought Game 4 victory. While the game started tight, the Pacers pulled away in the final stages, capitalizing on a serious injury to Bucks star Damian Lillard and a strong defensive performance against Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo, though scoring 28 points, had his lowest output of the series, largely due to the stifling defense of Pacers center Myles Turner. Turner credited film study and experience for his improved performance against the former MVP. “I think it’s just experience,” Turner stated, “studying film and studying tendencies… I think I’m starting to figure some things out.”

The Pacers’ defensive strategy, which included aggressively challenging Antetokounmpo, proved highly effective. Turner emphasized the need to match the Bucks’ intensity: “Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire… you have to bring the fight to him defensively as well.”

While acknowledging the challenge of closing out the series, the Pacers are confident, boasting a strong home record this season. Another solid game plan could see them advance to the next round. The Pacers’ success was also highlighted by various post-game comments from players including Tyrese Haliburton and coach Rick Carlisle. However, Pascal Siakam declined to comment on an incident involving Lillard.

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