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Bucks vs. Pacers Game 6: Everything You Need to Know As Milwaukee Eyes Winner-Take-All Game 7

The Milwaukee Bucks scraped together a win over the Indiana Pacers at home in Game 5, but now hit the road to force a Game 7 likely without both Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Matt Guzman

Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) holds the ball away from his defender.
Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) holds the ball away from his defender. / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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As the Milwaukee Bucks once again prepare for a matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the stakes sit even higher than they were for Game 5.

Yes, the Bucks got a win at home and forced a sixth contest, but now, they're in a must-win position in order to return to Fiserv Forum for a winner-take-all matchup in Game 7. And they're likely going to be without both Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Khris Middle, Bobby Portis Jr. and Patrick Beverley have played large roles in the absence of their star teammates, but the Bucks' path doesn't get easier as they look to scrape together another win to extend their season.

So, with that in mind, here's what you need to know ahead of Thursday's tip:

Bucks vs. Pacers Broadcast Information

  • Date: Thursday, May 2
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. CST
  • TV Channel: TNT, NBA League Pass
  • Radio: 620WTMJ
  • Live Stream: NBA, TNT App, MAX
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Bucks vs. Pacers Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks

Damian Lillard - DOUBTFUL
Giannis Antetokounmpo - DOUBTFUL
Khris Middleton - PROBABLE
Patrick Beverley - PROBABLE

Indiana Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin - OUT
Tyrese Haliburton - QUESTIONABLE

Bucks vs. Pacers Projected Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks

  • PG Patrick Beverley
  • SG Malik Beasley
  • SF Khris Middleton
  • PF Bobby Portis Jr.
  • C Brook Lopez

Indiana Pacers

  • PG Andrew Nembhard
  • PG Tyrese Haliburton
  • SF Aaron Nesmith
  • PF Pascal Siakam
  • C Myles Turner
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Matt Guzman
MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.