The Pacers lead the series 2-0, but the Bucks have experience recovering from such deficits. Milwaukee's fans will no doubt be geared up.

SportsLine's model simulated Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday's Game 3 Eastern Conference playoff first-round matchup

Although NBA players labeled Tyrese Haliburton overrated, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the series, the Indiana Pacers have a 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2025 playoffs' opening round. However, before the playoffs tipped off, NBA legend Magic Johnson poorly predicted the Pacers vs. Bucks series.