In one of the most thrilling finishes of the NBA playoffs so far, the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime to seal a 4–1 series victory. This books their spot in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
The Indiana Pacers (3.30) are through to the Eastern Conference semi-finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 on Tuesday.
Game Highlights
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave the fans plenty to cheer despite the Bucks’ defeat. He delivered a triple-double to bow out with his head held high, posting 30 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists.
Tyrese Haliburton led the charge for the Pacers with 26 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds. After the game, his dad was involved in a confrontation with Antetokounmpo, but all was seemingly resolved amicably in the end.
Series Recap
- Game 1: Pacers 117 – Bucks 98 (Indiana leads 1–0)
- Game 2: Pacers 123 – Bucks 115 (Indiana leads 2-0)
- Game 3: Bucks 117 – Pacers 101 OT (Indiana leads 2–1)
- Game 4: Bucks 103 – Pacers 129 (Indiana leads 3–1)
- Game 5: Pacers 119 – Bucks 118 (Indiana wins 4-1)
Milwaukee were without Damian Lillard for this game after the injury he sustained in the previous one.
Next Up: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Pacers will now face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers (1.33), who defeated the Miami Heat in four games. Game 1 of the semi-finals is expected to tip off this weekend.
The Cavaliers finished the regular season 64–18 and will have home-court advantage. This will be Indiana’s toughest test yet, as they go up against a well-balanced Cavs squad led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
