Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum fell silent on April 28, 2025, as the Indiana Pacers steamrolled the Bucks 129-103 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The Pacers, relentless from the opening tip, never trailed, turning a competitive matchup into a one-sided thrashing that left Milwaukee reeling and Indiana one win from advancing.
Myles Turner anchored Indiana’s dominance, dropping 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting while swatting away four shots. His highlight-reel dunks, including a vicious poster slam in the third quarter, sent the Pacers’ bench into a frenzy and sucked the life out of the Bucks’ home crowd. Tyrese Haliburton, the engine of Indiana’s offense, dished out 15 assists to go with 17 points and eight rebounds, slicing through Milwaukee’s defense like a hot knife through butter. Andrew Nembhard chipped in 20 points, drilling four three-pointers, as the Pacers’ balanced attack overwhelmed their shorthanded opponents.
The Bucks, still without star Damian Lillard due to an Achilles injury, leaned heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who battled for 28 points and 15 rebounds. But it wasn’t enough. Milwaukee’s supporting cast fizzled—Khris Middleton managed just 14 points on inefficient shooting, and the bench offered little spark. The Pacers’ defense, swarming and physical, held the Bucks to 44% from the field and forced 14 turnovers, capitalizing on every mistake with fast-break buckets.
Indiana’s lead ballooned early, hitting 19 by the end of the first quarter. The Bucks clawed back briefly in the second, but a 12-2 Pacers run before halftime buried any hopes of a comeback. By the fourth, the game was a formality, with Indiana’s reserves pouring it on against Milwaukee’s deflated lineup. The 26-point margin marked the Bucks’ worst playoff loss since 2021.
Game 5 is set for April 29 in Indianapolis, where the Pacers can close out the series on their home floor. The Bucks, facing elimination, will need a miracle to turn the tide. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on NBA TV.