The Indiana Pacers aim to secure their place in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their playoff series. Indiana leads the matchup 3-1, having dominated the previous game 129-103. With the Bucks missing star point guard Damian Lillard due to an Achilles injury, the Pacers have seized the momentum. Led by Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana looks to replicate last year's playoff success against Milwaukee, while the Bucks hope to avoid a third consecutive first-round exit.

Betting lines indicate the Pacers as 7.5-point favorites. The SportsLine Projection Model, with a proven track record of success, suggests a focus on performance metrics for fantasy players. Both Siakam and Haliburton have been pivotal, offering substantial contributions, while Giannis Antetokounmpo remains Milwaukee’s primary scoring option. As the playoffs progress, strategic analysis of player performances could yield significant insights for bettors.