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Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks Game 6: Lillard in, Antetokounmpo out, final injury report and starters May 2
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers host the Mulwaukee Bucks tonight for Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the two teams. The Pacers currently lead the series 3-2 and have a chance to close things out. It could be the last game of 2023-24 on their home floor if they lose.

Milwaukee had a dominant defensive night in Game 5, which could give them confidence for this outing. They also got good injury news regarding one of their star players today. Both teams likely view tonight as an opportunity to do something important in terms of momentum in the postseason, which makes it a vital game.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum) tonight and for the rest of the campaign. Tyrese Haliburton was listed as questionable with lower back spasms, but he is available to play again.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Pascal Siakam

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup was solid in the regular season, posting a plus-minus of +66 in 444 minutes. Through five playoff outings, they are +42 in 117 minutes — Game 5 was their first poor game as a playoff unit.

Milwaukee Bucks injury report

The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as out with a calf strain. Some reports suggested he could return today, but he won't play. Damian Lillard, however, will return to action after missing two games with tendinitis in his right Achilles.

Khris Middleton and Patrick Beverley were listed as probable but will play.

Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup

Guard: Damian Lillard

Guard: Patrick Beverley

Forward: Khris Middleton

Forward: Bobby Portis

Center: Brook Lopez

The game will tip off in about half an hour. For more on Game 6, click here.

This article first appeared on FanNation All Pacers and was syndicated with permission.

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