Dustin Dopirak

6 days ago | indystar.com | Dustin Dopirak

Game 1: Bucks at Pacers, 1 p.m., Saturday; TV: ESPNThe Pacers finished just two games ahead of the Bucks in the regular season standings, but Milwaukee took three of the four regular season games. The Pacers won last year's playoff series, but Milwaukee's now-healthy two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't appear in the playoffs because of a calf strain. The Pacers have homecourt advantage, but they didn't have it last year and managed to win the series by stealing one game.

1 week ago | indystar.com | Dustin Dopirak

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers may in fact end up having to deal with both of the Bucks All-NBA-caliber superstars in the first round of this year's Eastern Conference playoffs. Because the first round of the playoffs is so drawn out, there's a good chance Lillard could return to the floor at some point in the first round. Game 4 of the series isn't until April 27 so he has 10 days to ramp up even if there's a sweep. Game 7, if necessary, won't be until May 4.

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Dustin Dopirak

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers may in fact end up having to deal with both of the Bucks All-NBA-caliber superstars in the first round of this year's Eastern Conference playoffs. According to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, seven-time All-NBA guard and nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard has been cleared of the deep vein thrombosis in his right leg and is also no longer on blood thinning medication.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Dustin Dopirak

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers may in fact end up having to deal with both of the Bucks All-NBA-caliber superstars in the first round of this year's Eastern Conference playoffs. According to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, seven-time All-NBA guard and nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard has been cleared of the deep vein thrombosis in his right leg and is also no longer on blood thinning medication.

1 week ago | indystar.com | Dustin Dopirak

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down the Bucks vs Pacers series. Who has the edge at each position? INDIANAPOLIS -- The Bucks, as a franchise, are the Pacers' most frequent foe over the last two seasons. As Central Division rivals, they're already guaranteed to meet four times each regular season. In the 2023-24 campaign, they met a fifth time in the In-Season Tournament semifinals in Las Vegas, then in a six-game first-round playoff series. They've met another four times this season.