NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers Beat Milwaukee Bucks In Close Thriller

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing an early exit from the NBA Playoffs for the third consecutive year, losing to the Indiana Pacers for the second time in a row in a closely contested overtime game, finishing 119-118. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an impressive performance, recording his fourth playoff triple-double with 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists. After a challenging first half, Gary Trent Jr. turned it around, finishing with 33 points on 8 of 17 shooting from three-point range, along with five steals. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 26 points and nine assists.

Photo Webdesk

Updated on: 30 April 2025 1:04 pm

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball over Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

2/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Tyrese Haliburton

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball past Milwaukee Bucks guards Kevin Porter Jr. (3) and Gary Trent Jr. (5) during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

3/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Gary Trent Jr.

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) dribbles the ball past Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

4/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Andrew Nembhard

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots the ball over Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

5/10

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball past Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

6/10

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball over Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, right, during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

7/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Aaron Nesmith

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers teammates Aaron Nesmith, left, Pascal Siakam, center, and Myles Turner, right, celebrate the team's win after overtime in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series as Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) walks off the court in Indianapolis.

8/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Myles Turner

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) celebrates the team's win after overtime in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks in Indianapolis.

9/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Obi Toppin

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is separated from Indiana Pacers players forward Obi Toppin, second from right, and guard Bennedict Mathurin, right, after Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

10/10

NBA Basketball 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: T.J. McConnell

NBA 2024-25 Playoffs Round 1: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) shoots the ball over Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.