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Former NBA lottery pick still in awe at Damian Lillard's infamous game-winner against Thunder

As the Milwaukee Bucks open up the postseason against the Indiana Pacers this Saturday, all the focus is on star Damian Lillard's injury status. Lillard's postseason game winners highlight the damage he can cause, highlighted by shots like his viral half-court 3-pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 opening round. "I don't think people understand the insanity to pull this type of shot," Rivers said.

Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba...nner-against-thunder/4613d00cbb0cdf8cf8b3d4cc

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard to miss start of NBA playoffs as he deals with blood clots: Report

Lillard has been out since March 18 after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/articl...-deals-with-blood-clots-report-162706319.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

2025 NBA Playoffs: Matchups, schedule and how the play-in tournament works

The top seven playoff spots in each conference have been secured. All that's left is determining the No. 8 seeds.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/articl...w-the-play-in-tournament-works-222603984.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

How the Bucks have changed since last year's matchup vs. Pacers

The Bucks were without their star and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the entire series. This year, Antetokounmpo is healthy and has been on a tear. Pacers forward Pascal Siakam noted the presence of Antetokounmpo as an clear difference.

Source: https://wishtv.com/sports/indiana-pacers/pacers-bucks-how-bucks-have-changed/

 

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Boom, baby! The Pacers' G League team rebrands, pays tribute to Slick Leonard

Boom, baby! The Indiana Pacers' G League team has rebranded. The Pacers announced Wednesday that their G League team will be called the Noblesville Boom — the nickname being a nod to longtime Pacers coach and broadcaster Slick Leonard's infamous catch phrase of “boom, baby!” The Boom will begin play next season in Noblesville, an Indianapolis suburb. “We're thrilled to tip off an exciting new era for our G League team, the Noblesville Boom, while honoring the legacy and global brand power of the Indiana Pacers,” Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines said. Leonard was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2014. He played seven seasons in the NBA, then coached the Pacers

Source: https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/...e-team-rebrands-pays-tribute-to-slick-leonard

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Unexpected Contenders? The Case for the Pacers as Playoff Surprises

There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023 and Boston in 2024. Boston will try to win back-to-back NBA titles, something no franchise has managed since Golden State did it in 2017 and 2018.

Source: https://accsports.com/acc-news/unexpected-contenders-the-case-for-the-pacers-as-playoff-surprises/

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers have relatively clean injury report for Game 1 vs. Bucks, while Damian Lillard out

Bucks' All-Star Damian Lillard was formally ruled out for Game 1 in the official injury report. Pacers guard Ben Sheppard is probable.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pacers-relatively-clean-injury-report-210443104.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Will Damian Lillard play for Bucks vs. Pacers in NBA playoffs? Here's latest update

ESPN's Shams Charania offers an update on the 34-year-old Milwaukee Bucks guard. Here's what the Indiana Pacers should prepare for.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/damian-lillard-play-bucks-vs-162505623.html