Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard might be improving but Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers might not have the two stars in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the best-of-seven series with the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The undermanned Milwaukee Bucks were able to stave off elimination in their last outing despite being without the services of superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
In recent games, Khris Middleton the Milwaukee Bucks have exhibited tremendous resilience and determination. Despite facing the absence of key players like Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, they’ve proven their ability to compete at a high level.
The Milwaukee Bucks made NBA history in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They became the first team to ever win a playoff game with their top two scorers in the regular season being sidelined.
Many believed the Milwaukee Bucks were going to be in for a rough time against Indiana Pacers in Game 5. Not only did they have to deal with two of their star players sitting out, but they would have to stop a confident Tyrese Haliburton who had an incredible Game 4.
Two shorthanded teams came up with huge Game 5 wins, while another escaped elimination with a miracle comeback. Here are three stars from the NBA playoff games from Tuesday night.
Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis each scored 29 points for the Bucks as Milwaukee rode two dominant middle quarters to a 115-92 win over the Indiana Pacers.
The Milwaukee Bucks certainly have their work cut out for them at home. After dropping Game 4 to the Indiana Pacers and their barrage of 3-pointers, the Bucks sit in a 3-1 hole now facing elimination.