Bucks all-star Damian Lillard talks about his return from a blood clot
Milwaukee Bucks all-star Damian Lillard talks about his return from a blood clot
The Milwaukee Bucks begin their best-of-seven first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on April 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Bucks were without star Giannis Antetokounmpo when they suffered a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Pacers last season.
Antetokounmpo will be in the starting lineup this time around but the Bucks will be without all-star guard Damion Lillard at least for Game 1 of the series. He appears to have made a remarkable recovery from a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), as a blood clot that formed in his right calf has dissipated and might play later in the series.
The Pacers, who are led by Oshkosh native Tyrese Haliburton, hold the home-court advantage in the series after finishing as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference while the Bucks, who won the season series 3-1, are the No. 5 seed in the East.
Here’s how to watch and listen to Saturday afternoon’s game:
What channel is Bucks vs Pacers on?
TV: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, ESPN
Stream: You can stream the game on the FanDuel Sports Wisconsin app through your television or streaming carrier. Fubo also has a free trial for new subscribers.
Announcers: Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Steve Novak or Marques Johnson (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (sideline reporter) will call the game on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. Michael Grady (play-by-play), Stephanie White (analysist) and Katie George (sideline reporter) will call the game on ESPN.
Bucks vs Pacers start time
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: Noon CT
How can I listen to Bucks vs Pacers on the radio?
Radio: AM-620 WTMJ in Milwaukee, plus a statewide network of stations.
Dave Koehn will call the game.
Is the Bucks-Pacers on SiriusXM radio?
Yes, the Bucks broadcast is on Channel 82 and the Pacers broadcast is on Channel 86.
Bucks vs Pacers odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday
Spread: Pacers by 5.5
Over/under: 222.5
Moneyline: Bucks +185, Pacers -225
Remaining first-round schedule for the Milwaukee Bucks
Game 2: Milwaukee at Indiana, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 (NBA TV, FanDuel Wisconsin)
Game 3: Indiana at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Friday, April 25 (ESPNU, NBA TV, FanDuel Wisconsin)
Game 4: Indiana at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27 (TNT, FanDuel Wisconsin)
Game 5: Milwaukee at Indiana, Tuesday, April 29*
Game 6: Indiana at Milwaukee, Friday, May 2*
Game 7: Milwaukee at Indiana, Sunday, May 4*
* if necessary
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