The 2024 NBA Playoffs feature a series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers. Unfortunately, the Bucks have been dealing with injuries to their star players. Giannis Antetokounmpo is already out of the series due to a calf strain, and now Damian Lillard will also miss Game 4 with an Achilles strain. This puts extra pressure on players like Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and Patrick Beverley to step up and keep the Bucks in the series.
In their last game, Khris Middleton scored an impressive 42 points, but the absence of Antetokounmpo and Lillard creates a significant challenge for the team. The Pacers currently lead the series 2-1, and without their two best players, the Bucks will need a collective effort from the entire team to avoid falling into a 1-3 hole.
Milwaukee must address deeper questions about their team construction and strategy moving forward. While injuries are part of the game, this stroke of bad luck has forced them to reassess their roster and future plans. The remaining games of the series will be a test of resilience for the Bucks as they fight to stay competitive against a tough Pacers team.
