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Pacers looking strong in first round of playoffs

The Indiana Pacers have had a remarkable comeback season and are now in the playoffs. They have made their way to the first round of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Both teams have performed well this season, with the Pacers having a 47-35 record and the Bucks having a 49-33 record. This makes for an even match up between the two teams.

The playoffs are played over a best-of-seven format. The first team to win four games moves on to the next round.

The Pacers have played the Bucks twice in past playoffs, in 1999 and 2000, and won both times. Pacers fans are hoping for another win.

The Pacers are currently leading 3-1 in the playoffs, having won three games in a row after losing the first one. The first game was April 21, with power forward Pascal Siakam scoring 36 points.

The second game was last Tuesday, with Siakam leading the team with 37 points. In the third game, Khris Middleton scored 42 points for the Bucks but it wasn’t enough for them to win the game.

Pacers center Myles Turner scored 29 points last night in the fourth game.

The Bucks won the first game 109-94. However, the Pacers have won the last three games with close scores.

In last night’s game, Turner set a career-high record with seven three-pointers, helping the Pacers secure a 3-1 series lead. The Pacers have played exceptionally well in the playoffs and fans are proud of the team’s achievements.

The Pacers have had a better chance in the playoffs because of the absence of Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is injured with a calf strain. Damian Lillard of the Bucks is also out with an Achilles injury.

Fans are curious to see how things will change with the return of these key players.

The next game is Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This is an important game for both teams, as the Pacers look to close out the series while the Bucks hope to extend it to seven games.

Pacers fans are encouraged to come out and support their home team, and hopefully they will make it to the next round of the playoffs.

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