The stage is set for what's sure to be a riveting first-round playoff rematch between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks. According to FOX59, the Pacers, carrying the fourth seed, are opening their playoff run on their home turf at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the fifth-seeded Bucks, with tip-off at 1 pm on Saturday. It's worth noting this will be the first game in the series—and yes, you can catch the action on ESPN.
But the Pacers didn't just stumble into home-court advantage; they battled for it and came out on top with a season-closer in double overtime against the Cavaliers. IndyStar highlights that this homecourt advantage is a first since the 2013-14 season for Indiana. Meanwhile, the Bucks aren't to be underestimated—they've beaten Pacers in three out of their four regular season meetups.
While eager fans are tuned in to the first game's details, the NBA has yet to drop the schedule for the remainder of the first-round games. The Pacers wrapped up their regular season with a commendable 50-32 overall record, right after securing a victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, as detailed by WISH-TV.
