As the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs inches closer to its conclusion, teams around the league are still fighting for a spot in the second round. This weekend's slate of games will feature Game 4 between the Bucks and the Pacers.
The Bucks avoided falling to 0-3 in the series with a 117-101 Game 3 victory over Indiana on Friday. It was the duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. that helped Milwaukee seal the win. Both players scored 37 points, with Trent tying Ray Allen's record for the most three pointers in a playoff game (nine).
Milwaukee, like in Game 2, did trail in this game, albeit this time by 10 at halftime. But the Bucks outscored the Pacers, 39-18, in the third. The Pacers were outscored, 70-44, in the second half.
Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana with 28 points. Tyrese Haliburton was held relatively in check by Trent, scoring just 14 points.
Who will come out on top? Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between he Bucks and the Pacers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Bucks vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: TNT | Max
- Live stream: Sling
Bucks vs. Pacers will be available to watch on multiple channels and platforms. Game 4 will air nationally on TNT and Max, with information regarding game announcers to be released closer to game time.
Fans looking to stream Bucks vs. Pacers can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Bucks vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Sunday, April 27
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Bucks and Pacers is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Looking to even the series at two games each, the Bucks also look to protect home court from the Pacers. Milwaukee is currently 2-0 against Indiana at home.
Indiana is looking to send this series back to Indianapolis with a chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, having advanced to the Eastern Conference finals in 2023-24.
Bucks vs. Pacers radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Bucks vs. Pacers broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Bucks vs. Pacers series schedule
Indiana leads series 2-1
| 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 at Milwaukee | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5 at Indiana | 6 p.m. | NBATV, 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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