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Milwaukee at Indiana

April 22, 2025
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Indiana routed the Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 with Pascal Siakam scoring 25 points. Milwaukee missed 28 of 37 shots from 3-point range. The Bucks were the best 3-point shooting team in the NBA in the regular season, but the absence of Damian Lillard was a huge factor on Saturday. The Pacers led by as many as 28 points in their eighth win in nine games. Milwaukee has lost seven of its past eight road games against Indiana, which has won 14 of its past 16 home games. The Pacers are focusing on containing the other starters rather than Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 36 points. The other four starters were held to a total of 14 points. Lillard is expected to return tonight, but I don't think it's going to matter. Lay the points with the Pacers.

2 units on Indiana -4 (-109) (risk 2 to return 3.83)
Result:
WIN
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Milwaukee Bucks
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123
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