The first-round NBA playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers shifts to Fiserv Forum for Game 3 on Friday.
The Bucks will try to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole.
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Damian Lillard struggles to get going in first half
Damian Lillard, in his second game since returning from a blood clot, struggled to find his rhythm in the first half.
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Lillard was 1 for 8 over the first two quarters, going 0 for 5 from long range.
The Bucks went into the locker room trailing, 57-47. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. combined for 30 of Milwaukee’s points.
Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo have big first quarters
The decision to start Gary Trent Jr. paid immediate dividends for the Bucks.
Trent and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for the first 21 points for Milwaukee. A.J. Green was the next player to register a basket when he splashed a three-pointer at the 2:28 mark.
The only other to score for the Bucks was Damian Lillard, who dropped in a layup to tie the game at 26-26 in the waning seconds of the first quarter
Bucks coach Doc Rivers makes a change to starting lineup
Bucks fans have been clamoring for lineup changes as the Bucks dropped the first two games in the series.
Head coach Doc Rivers obliged in Game 3, swapping out Taurean Prince and inserting Gary Trent Jr.
The move gives Milwaukee a bit more defensive athleticism on the perimeter to keep up with fast-paced Indiana.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo is not on the team’s injury report for Game 3.
Is Damian Lillard playing?
Yes. Lillard came back from the deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) in his right calf in Game 2. He is no longer on the injury report.
What time is the Bucks game?
Game 3 will tip off at 7 p.m.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
Game 2 will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks. The game also will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU and NBA TV. Ryan Ruocco, Cory Alexander, Monica McNutt will be on the call.
Bucks injury report
- Tyler Smith, out (left ankle sprain)
Bucks starting lineup
- Guards: Damian Lillard, Gary Trent Jr.
- Forwards: Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Center: Brook Lopez
Bucks vs. Pacers odds, over/under
Milwaukee is a 5.5-point favorite over Indiana in Game 3, and the over/under is set at 229.5 points per BetMGM.
Bucks vs. Pacers first-round series schedule
- Game 4: Sunday, April 27 at Milwaukee – 8:30 p.m. CT
- Game 5*: Tuesday, April 29 at Indiana – TBD
- Game 6*: Friday, May 2 at Milwaukee – TBD
- Game 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Indiana – TBD* – If necessary
