The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in a pivotal Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series, taking place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 19. The Bucks will be looking to redeem themselves after last year's early exit against the Pacers, this time with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the starting lineup. However, they will be without All-Star guard Damian Lillard for at least the first game due to recent health issues, although he has shown signs of recovery from a deep vein thrombosis.

The Pacers, seeded fourth in the East and led by local talent Tyrese Haliburton, will have home-court advantage. Despite this, the Bucks won the season series 3-1, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup. The game will be broadcasted on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin and ESPN, with various streaming options available including the FanDuel Sports Wisconsin app and Fubo.