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Bucks, Pacers Set for Playoff Showdown
Bucks Look to Overcome Injury Woes
The Milwaukee Bucks will open their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, but they will do so without key player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo has been sidelined with a knee injury since March, and the Bucks went 4-5 without him this season.
Pacers Aim to Maintain Momentum
The Pacers, meanwhile, have been playing well of late, winning four of their last five games. They secured their 28th playoff appearance and first since the 2019-20 season after going 45-37 this year.
Injury Report
Bucks
* Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) - OUTPacers
* No injuries to reportThe Bucks and Pacers are expected to be a close matchup, and the absence of Antetokounmpo could give the Pacers an edge. However, the Bucks have a strong supporting cast, and they will be looking to make a statement in Game 1.
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