Bucks and Pacers to Face Off in Eastern Conference Semifinals

Game One Tips Off May 2nd at Fiserv Forum

Milwaukee Looking to Continue Momentum, Indiana Hoping for an Upset

The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers will tip off their Eastern Conference Semifinals series on May 2nd at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks, who finished the regular season with the league's best record, will be looking to continue their momentum after sweeping the Miami Heat in the first round. The Pacers, who upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, will be hoping to pull off another upset against the top-seeded Bucks.

The Bucks are led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game this season. Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday are also key contributors for Milwaukee, averaging 20.1 and 18.3 points per game, respectively.

The Pacers are led by Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging 18.9 points and 12.1 rebounds per game this season. Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner are also key contributors for Indiana, averaging 19.1 and 12.9 points per game, respectively.

The Bucks and Pacers have split their two regular season meetings this season. Milwaukee won the first meeting in Milwaukee by a score of 130-110, while Indiana won the second meeting in Indianapolis by a score of 118-111.

The Bucks are the heavy favorites to win the series, but the Pacers have shown that they are capable of pulling off upsets. This series is sure to be a close one, and it could go either way.