The Pacers notched their first postseason win in nearly six years in Game 2 against the Bucks on Tuesday, tying up the first-round series at 1-1. Indiana came out with a 125-108 victory, taking down a Milwaukee team that was without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second contest in a row.
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Myles Turner contributed 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Tyrese Haliburton deferred to his teammates, but he still managed to finish with a double-double of 12 points and 12 assists.
Indiana shot 55.6 percent from the field and only turned the ball over five times in the 17-point win. Each starter scored at least 11 points, allowing the Pacers to steal home-court advantage from the Bucks.
Damian Lillard scored a team-high 34-points in the loss to go with five assists and for rebounds. A stellar shooting night from Brook Lopez (22 points, 6-of-7 on 3-pointers) and a double-double from Bobby Portis (14 points, 11 rebounds) still weren’t enough to overcome the Pacers’ offensive explosion.
Which team will gain the upper hand on Friday night?
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 3 between the Bucks and Pacers.
What channel is Bucks vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Game 3 of Bucks vs. Pacers will air nationally on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Bucks vs. Pacers is not available to watch live in your location, or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming service from any device, anywhere in the world.
Bucks vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Friday, April 26
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. CT
Bucks vs. Pacers will tip off around 5:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Bucks vs. Pacers tickets
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. For seating charts and prices for select games, you can check out the link below.
Bucks vs. Pacers odds via BetMGM
Indiana is a 5.5-point favorite to win Game 3. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Bucks | Pacers |
| Spread | +5.5 | -5.5 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -250 |
Bucks vs. Pacers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Bucks and Pacers:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| April 21 | Bucks 109, Pacers 94 | — | — |
| April 23 | Pacers 125, Bucks 108 | — | — |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5 | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary