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Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers final injury report (April 19, 2025): Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play tonight? | NBA News – The Times of India
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.
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.
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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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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s fair season and a new law uncorks adult beverage sales!
The new Indiana law will go into effect July 1st, making it legal to sell alcohol at county fairs.
The Kosciusko County Fair is set to kick off in just a few weeks and Indiana is officially allowing alcohol to be sold.
The law is bringing back something that’s not necessarily new to this fair.
Here’s what you need to know
The new law will go into effect on July 1st. It officially allows county fairs to apply for fee-free permits to sell alcohol.
Officials with the Kosciusko County Fair say they are participating this year. They are implementing the same guidelines they used when they sold alcohol just at grandstand events.
The difference now is, you can walk around the grounds with your drink. But strict guidelines will be in place for purchasing a drink.
“Actually, we’ve never had any issues. Because we card everybody, so we take that seriously. We also got the ID guides so we can identify the different types of IDs,” said Sheal Dirck, Treasurer of Kosciusko County Fair.
The Kosciusko County Fair already have guidelines in place, so this was an easy transition for the fair.
They will be the only vendors selling alcohol, which will make it easier to control distribution.
The sales will also bring in more revenue.
“Hopefully it allows to keep our ticket prices where they are because right now, insurance, utilities and everything else is going sky high and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Dirck.
However, some fairs cannot participate because of the July 1st start date, like the Pulaski County Fair, which is going on right now. Pulaski County officials said it is on the agenda for next year. Whereas other fairs are choosing to sit this year out.
“We wanted not spend some time to, to see what that really means for us. It was not a decision we wanted to rush into. But we are happy for the option of it,” said Shelly Steury, GM of Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds.
Leaders at the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Fairs said neither of them are selling alcohol.
The Kosciusko County Fair is the only fair that will sell alcohol in our area this year.
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‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
Braden Smith spent four seasons with Purdue basketball proving all the power conference programs who overlooked him missed out.
Now the former Boilermaker point guard has a chance to do the same in the NBA.
Smith, a Westfield native, is headed to the Pacers after Indiana traded for him when the Chicago Bulls selected him with the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to IndyStar.
Smith is Purdue’s third draft pick in five years, joining lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey among a group of now 11 NBA draft selections to play at Purdue under Matt Painter.
Here’s a look at Smith’s Purdue career and what he brings to the Pacers.
Before capping a career that includes two Big Ten regular season and two Big Ten Tournament championships, along with helping Purdue end a 44-year Final Four drought, Smith broke former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s all-time NCAA assists record.
Along the way, Smith took home the 2025 Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard in a season where he also was the Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Smith finished his Purdue career eighth in career points (1,932), third in steals (249) and has the top three assist seasons in school history that helped add to his NCAA record total of 1,103.
Smith’s knock is his 5-foot-10 1/2 height measurement, but that didn’t deter him from being one of college basketball’s top players.
What Smith lacked in height, he made up for in basketball IQ. He’s lethal with a midrange jump shot and showcased an unblockable fadeaway that allowed him to shoot over lengthier defenders. He mastered manipulating defenses while playing with marquee big men the last four seasons.
His role in the NBA likely will be not require him to be the team’s primary playmaker immediately. Smith’s awareness of that fact pushed a more defensive-minded approach in preparation for the next level. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, Smith showed he’s capable of defending elite guards.
Smith is an elite competitor who never showed to shy away from the dirty work, which is something that can help him earn NBA minutes as a rookie while trying to find his footing in an unfamiliar backup role.
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