The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for Game 1 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, according to the latest injury report. The two-time MVP is sidelined with a lingering issue, dealing another blow to the Bucks’ postseason hopes after missing key games last year.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report for tonight’s game against the Indiana Pacers (April 19, 2025)
Alongside Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Tyler Smith have also been ruled out for Milwaukee. The Pacers, meanwhile, will be without Isaiah Jackson, while Ben Sheppard is listed as probable.
How does Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence affect the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the Pacers matchup?
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence is a major setback for the Bucks, especially given his dominant performances against Indiana. Over his last 16 games versus the Pacers, he averaged 36.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists while shooting 67% from the field. The Bucks went 10-6 in those contests.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers standings this season
The Bucks enter the playoffs as the East’s fifth seed with a 48-34 record, riding an eight-game win streak. However, their road performance has been shaky at 20-20. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee’s defense could struggle against a Pacers team that thrives offensively. Indiana, the fourth seed at 50-32, finished the regular season strong with an 8-2 record in their last ten games. Pascal Siakam, who tormented the Bucks in last year’s playoffs with 22.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, remains a key threat.
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What to expect from today’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers? (April 19, 2025)
This matchup marks a rematch of last year’s first-round series, where injuries to Antetokounmpo and Lillard contributed to Milwaukee’s six-game exit. With Antetokounmpo out again, the Bucks face an uphill battle to avoid a repeat. No official timeline has been given for Antetokounmpo’s return, leaving fans and analysts questioning how long Milwaukee can survive without their superstar. Also read: NBA Offseason Rumors: Los Angeles predicted to bag $$66 million Orlando Magic star to support LeBron James and Luka Doncic What do you think about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury and its impact on the Bucks’ playoff chances? Can Milwaukee overcome his absence, or will the Pacers take control of the series? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear your take!
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – When assessing the best Indiana men’s basketball players of the 2020s, the nature of a decade in which players moved around with unprecedented frequency made it difficult to compare the legacy of one-year players and players who stuck around for a while.
For example, how do you rate Trey Galloway – who played more games in program history than anyone ever – against a one-year player like Jalen Hood-Schifino?
In the case of these rankings, Hoosiers On SI tried to compare the impact of the moment. Galloway shouldn’t have his years of experience count against him, but neither should one-year stars have their impact diminished because of the length of their stay.
Trying to square that circle is how Hood-Schifino comes in at No. 4 on the list. He’s the second-best of the one-year players included in the top 16 of the 2020s.
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Befitting a one-year player, Hood-Schifino’s Indiana resume is blessed with peak achievements, not career ones. Hood-Schifino (13.5 ppg) ranked third in scoring when taking the best seasons into account. Because he was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, All-Freshman and an All-Big Ten selection, Hood-Schifino ranked second in the 2020s in individual honors.
Peak value is a great way to describe Hood-Schifino’s lone season in cream and crimson. He wasn’t always great, but when he was, he was as dominant as any player.
Hood-Schifino had eight games where he converted 25% or less on his shot attempts – which were always high as he was a volume shooter. He also had five games where he was 60% or better and when you’re a volume shooter? It means you’re going to put up huge numbers.
One of those performances was a 33-point game in an 84-83 home loss to Northwestern in January 2023. That was his career-high … until he had the game that lives longest in the memory of Hoosiers fans.
Few expected Indiana to go into Mackey Arena on Feb. 25 and live to tell about it. No. 5 Purdue would be Big Ten champions and spent part of the 2022-23 season ranked No. 1.
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Hood-Schifino cut Purdue to pieces with his mid-range shooting and ability to go to the rim. He had 35 points, on just one 3-point shot made, to go with seven rebounds as the Hoosiers surprised the Boilermakers, 79-71.
Even when Hood-Schifino had a quiet game, he could still make loud contributions. In a home game against Illinois on Feb. 18, 2023, Hood-Schifino was 5 of 17 from the floor, but he calmly hit the game-tying jumper and the game-winning free throws to lift the Hoosiers to a 71-68 victory.
Hood-Schifino was a hot commodity after his freshman season and left Indiana to turn pro. His NBA adventures have been somewhat star-crossed. He’s already been dropped by the Los Angeles Lakers – the team that drafted him 17th overall in 2023, but he showed signs of life late in the 2024-25 season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Hood-Schifino was capable of being the best player on the floor at his peak. If someone was building a team from Indiana players of the 2020s, Hood-Schifino would almost certainly be one of the first players picked.
Previous men’s basketball top 16 players of the 2020s
No. 5 – Malik Reneau No. 6 – Trey Galloway No. 7 – Oumar Ballo No. 8 – Mackenzie Mgbako No. 9 – Al Durham No. 10 – Miller Kopp No. 11 – Xavier Johnson No. 12 – Justin Smith No. 13 – Rob Phinisee No. 14 – Luke Goode No. 15 – Devonte Green No. 16 – Anthony Leal
Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports.
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With the NBA Finals deadlocked at one game each, the series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers shifts to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a crucial Game 3 on Wednesday night, and you can catch all the action with FuboTV.
Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers is defended by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June… Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers is defended by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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After stealing Game 1, the Pacers got thoroughly dominated in Game 2, leading for just 1:53 before ultimately losing 123-107. Indiana fell behind by six after the first quarter, trailed by 18 at halftime, and never got the Thunder lead back under 10.
Seven different Pacers scored in double digits, led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 17 on 7-for-13 from the field. Myles Turner added 16 points, Pascal Siakam added 15, and Bennedict Mathurin led the bench crew with 14.
For Oklahoma City, a big Game 2 win is just what they needed after losing to a buzzer-beater in Game 1. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 to go with five rebounds, eight assists, and four steals, going a sparkling 11-for-12 from the free-throw line. However, it was the reserves that did the most damage, with Aaron Wiggins ending as a plus-24 for the game, scoring 18 points on 5-for-8 from the 3-point line.
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