
The Milwaukee Bucks will begin their NBA playoff journey as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, setting up a first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks secured the 3-seed after a disappointing 113-88 loss to the Orlando Magic in their regular-season finale.
Despite facing a team that has had their number throughout the season, Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed confidence in his team's ability to focus and prepare for the challenge ahead. The Bucks struggled against the Pacers in their previous matchups, losing four out of five games, including a defeat in the in-season tournament back in November.