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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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RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for two young children in Indiana.
Police in Ripley County, southeast of Indianapolis, are looing for the children who may be siblings.
The first child is 3-year-old Aaliyah Buckingham.
She was last seen wearing a pink cat shirt and tie-dye shorts.
The younger child is 1-year-old Shane Buckingham, last seen in a red shirt and diaper.
Police think both are with 45-year-old Timothy Buckingham, who was last seen driving a brown GMC truck.
Timothy is described as a 6′ 3″ white man weighing 225 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
Photo of Timothy Buckingham provided by Indiana State Police
Police have not confirmed the relationship of the three, or why the children are believed to be in danger.
Anyone who sees the three are asked to contact the nearest police department.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A firefighter for the Indianapolis Fire Department was sent to the hospital Wednesday after battling a fire at a vacant house.
According to a Facebook post made by IFD, the fire happened around 10:15 a.m. at a house on Bluff Rd. IFD says that there were several complications, including limited access to fire hydrants and “interior hoarder conditions” that IFD says was due to squatters.
The injured firefighter received “slight injury,” the Facebook post said.
It took over an hour and a half to get the fire under control, according to IFD, and another hour to put out all the remaining hot spots in the building.
According to IFD, the cause of the fire is currently unknown. Their Fire Investigations Unit is working on figuring out what caused the fire.
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