Will the Indiana Pacers ride their offensive firepower past Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks? Or will Giannis remind the world who he is? In this Missing The Point playoff preview, we break down one of the most intriguing matchups in the Eastern Conference: the rising, fast-paced Pacers led by Tyrese Haliburton versus a banged-up Bucks squad led by an under-the-radar MVP candidate in Giannis Antetokounmpo.
We debate whether Giannis alone is enough, what Damian Lillard’s absence means for Milwaukee, and if Doc Rivers can finally shake his playoff demons. The panel discusses Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout, Indiana’s incredible ball movement, and why Kyle Kuzma might be miscast as a No. 2 option. We also explore how Halliburton's impact compares to stars like Jokic and how much deeper this Pacers roster really is.
💥 In this episode:
Giannis' underrated MVP-caliber season
Doc Rivers’ playoff track record: coach or culprit?
Why Tyrese Haliburton is the engine of Indiana’s rise
Bennedict Mathurin’s X-factor potential off the bench
How the Bucks’ aging roster and lack of depth might be exposed
📈 Predictions:
Pacers in 5? Pacers in 6? Or will Giannis force a Game 7?
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