NBA Playoff Elimination: Pacers Defeat Bucks, Advance

The Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in an overtime thriller to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs, where they will face the Cleveland Cavaliers, who previously swept the Miami Heat. The Bucks' loss, compounded by Damian Lillard's injury, has led to speculation about their future direction, including whether to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo or rebuild around him. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are both looking to close out their respective first-round series against the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. The Pistons showed resilience in their series but struggled with turnovers and slow starts, while the Celtics aim to secure rest before the next round. With elimination week underway, the NBA playoff field is rapidly narrowing, and teams are feeling the pressure to advance as the competition intensifies.