Tyrese Haliburton is a perpetual threat to the Bucks’ defense. His playmaking skills are sharp as a knife and deleterious enough to bleed a defense dry. Over the years, he’s been a consistent thorn in the Bucks’ sides. After a slow start to the season, Indiana’s stock car offense picked up steam in the second half of its 82-game campaign.

Damian Lillard's return to the Milwaukee Bucks follows a frightening deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. Lillard admitted to panicking, fearing the impact

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard watch from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the peak of his powers, and the Bucks will need a superhuman effort to make a playoff run.

These teams combined to win 15 of their last 16 regular-season games. Can Giannis Antetokounmpo carry the Bucks past a deep Pacers squad?