Giannis Antetokunmpo out, last harm report, official starters April 21

The Indiana Pacers kick off their 2024 playoff run tonight as they tackle the Milwaukee Bucks within the first spherical. It is a massive second for the Pacers, who have not been within the postseason since 2020 and have a youthful roster.

They may get helpful expertise within the collection it doesn’t matter what, however they hope to realize one thing and never view this as a rising alternative. “That is the way in which we will take a look at this. Simply attending to the playoffs is just not the aim. The aim is a championship,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned final week.

Listed below are the official beginning lineups and harm experiences for Recreation 1 of the collection.

Indiana Pacers harm report

The Pacers shall be with out Bennedict Mathurin (torn proper labrum) tonight. He’s the one participant listed on the harm report. Two-way contract gamers are unavailable within the postseason by rule.

Indiana Pacers beginning lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Ahead: Aaron Nesmith

Ahead: Pascal Siakam

Heart: Myles Turner

This lineup was sturdy for a lot of the common season, posting a plus-minus of +66 in 444 minutes. They open with a clear slate for the playoffs tonight.

Milwaukee Bucks harm report

The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as out with a calf pressure. His well being is an enormous storyline on this collection.

Milwaukee Bucks beginning lineup

Guard: Damian Lillard

Guard: Patrick Beverley

Ahead: Khris Middleton

Ahead: Bobby Portis

Heart: Brook Lopez

The sport will start in about half-hour. For extra on the motion, click on right here.

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