For the second straight year, the Pacers (3-1) and the Bucks (1-3) are trading blows in the playoffs' opening round and deja vu is setting in.
The Pacers, armed with home-court advantage and a deeper roster, grabbed the series' first two games in Indianapolis. The Bucks fired back with a 117-101 Game 3 win at home, but Indiana crushed their comeback hopes Monday, dropping 129-103 in Game 4 as Damian Lillard limped off with a leg injury.
Now, the Bucks, already on the ropes, head back to Indy for Tuesday's Game 5, staring down another early exit.
Last year, the Pacers ousted Milwaukee without Giannis Antetokounmpo. This time, the two-time MVP is here (30.4 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 6.5 APG), but his supporting cast is crumbling. Lillard, who gutted through a midseason injury to return for Game 2, reinjured himself in the fourth quarter Monday.
Meanwhile, Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton (20.6 PPG, 11.0 APG post-All-Star break) and All-Star Pascal Siakam (20.2 PPG) are picking Milwaukee apart. The Pacers, East's 4-seed at 50-32, aren't just playing for the second round—they're out to prove last year was no fluke.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between Pacers and Bucks, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Pacers vs. Bucks on today?
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 5 of the Pacers vs. Bucks series will air on NBA TV nationally. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Sling, which will carry every playoff game in 2025.
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Pacers vs. Bucks start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET or 3:00 p.m. PT
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between Pacers and Bucks is set to tip off at 6:00 p.m. ET or 3:00 p.m. PT from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Pacers vs. Bucks radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 212 (Pacers), 213 (Bucks)
Fans can listen to the Pacers vs. Bucks broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Pacers vs. Bucks series schedule
Indiana leads series 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98 | — | — |
| April 22 | Game 2: Pacers 123, Bucks 115 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3: Bucks 117, Pacers 101 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 4: Pacers 129, Bucks 103 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 5 at Indiana | 6:00 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| May 2 | Game 6* at Milwaukee | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 4 | Game 7* at Indiana | TBA | TBA, Sling |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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