Pacers Aim for Series Win Against Bucks in Game 5 Showdown

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indiana Pacers will try to close out their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the Pacers leading the series 3-1 after a decisive 129-103 win on Sunday, they look to advance.

In that victory, eight Pacers scored in double figures, while Milwaukee struggled with only three players achieving the same. The Bucks, who hold the 2020-21 NBA championship, have faced earlier elimination in the first round during the last two seasons.

The Pacers finished the regular season with a strong 50-32 record, while the Bucks ended at 48-34. Indiana is seeking to defeat Milwaukee in the first round for the second consecutive year after knocking them out last season.

Milwaukee’s playoff hopes suffered a setback when point guard Jrue Holiday was ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs due to a torn Achilles suffered in Game 4. Meanwhile, Indiana’s guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is dealing with an abdominal issue, is questionable for the matchup.

Tipoff for Game 5 is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. The Pacers are favored by 8 points, with an over/under of 222.5 for total points scored. The money line sits at -369 for the Pacers versus +291 for the Bucks.

The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, has reported over $10,000 in profit for $100 bettors on top-rated picks over the past six years. The model indicates that, for the 2025 NBA playoffs, it is currently 67% on top-rated NBA against-the-spread picks.

On the court, the Pacers have been led by power forward Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 22.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in the playoffs. His performance includes a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds in Game 2.

Meanwhile, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has remained Milwaukee’s main scoring option with an average of 33.8 points and 14.3 rebounds per game this postseason.

As both teams prepare for this high-stakes matchup, fans are eager to see if the Pacers can secure their place in the next round while the Bucks fight for survival.