Bucks vs Pacers Game 1 Date and Time Officially Set

Matt Levine | Apr 14, 2025

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The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers' start date for Game 1 of their playoff series has been announced. Game 1 will take place on Saturday, with a 1 p.m. ET tip-off from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana.

The Bucks and Pacers will get the NBA playoffs started on Saturday.

Game 1 of Bucks-Pacers will tip at 1 p.m. ET in Indianapolis and air on ESPN.

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) April 14, 2025

No other information has been released about any game past Game 1.

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This series will be a rematch from last season when the Pacers knocked the Bucks out in the first round. Milwaukee will be looking for some redemption this time around, and they are hoping for much better results this season.

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The Bucks don't have home court this time around, but they do have more depth along the roster. While the team isn't likely to have star point guard Damian Lillard due to a serious blood clot issue, Milwaukee is still confident that it can win the series.

The team has Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they believe heavily in him as a leader. Forward Kevin Porter Jr. weighed in on Antetokounmpo, giving him a ton of praise.

“If anyone’s a fan of basketball and you get to watch — every night —  the dominance of what Giannis does, it’s unbelievable,” Porter said. “It’s a blessing, honestly. …Me being here now and seeing the ins and outs and not just playing against it and seeing it from afar, bro, it’s destined for greatness. Nothing surprises you, what he’s able to do, if you see his work and what he’s dedicated to. It’s crazy.”

The Bucks know that without Lillard things will be tough, but they believe in themselves. The team has been playing very well over the past few weeks, and it should help them as they get set for this game.

Game 1 will be crucial for the Bucks as they try to take home court away from the Pacers. If they can grab this game, it could help set up the tone for the remainder of the series.

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