Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/21/25, 8:28 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 4/21/25 at 8:30 PM in NBA Picks

The Indiana Pacers will attempt to seize a commanding 2-0 lead on the Milwaukee Bucks in Tuesday’s Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Pacers will step into Game 2 on Tuesday with a 1-0 advantage in their series after a masterful effort on both ends of the floor in the series opener. Pascal Siakam led the way with 25 points while point guard Tyrese Halliburton recorded 10 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds for the Pacers, who made 51 percent of their field goal attempts and hounded the Bucks to 41.7 percent field goal shooting. The Pacers also got steady contributions from their bench mob led by TJ McConnell and Benedict Mathurin, who combined for 24 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 36 points would not be enough to power the Bucks past the Pacers in Game 1. The two-time MVP was a man wrecking crew, shooting 14 for 23 from the field on top 12 rebounds in the blowout loss on Saturday. Damian Lillard did not play in Game 1 but is guaranteed to suit up in the series after he was cleared from taking blood clothing medication.