1 day Ago By Atishay Jain
The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2024-25 NBA season came to a screeching halt on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo and his team suffered a heartbreaking 119-118 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, resulting in a 4-1 series defeat. This marks Milwaukee’s third straight first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs.
Following the Bucks’ elimination, Lakers fans seized the moment to take a jab at former head coach Darvin Ham, who now serves as an assistant coach in Milwaukee. Despite the Lakers facing their own playoff struggles, many of their fans took pleasure in Ham’s early postseason exit. Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.
The Lakers find themselves with their backs against the wall, staring down the prospect of a first-round elimination. The Purple and Gold trail the Timberwolves 3-1 after four games and must win the next three straight to advance to the second round. It’s a daunting challenge, but not an impossible one.
JJ Redick’s squad will host Game 5 on Wednesday, and with home-court advantage, they'll be looking to close the gap to 3-2 and force a Game 6. With stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the roster, a first-round exit would be seen as a significant underachievement for the Lakers. Atishay Jain Atishay Jain is a sports aficionado and an avid follower of the NBA and WNBA, with a deep admiration for LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Currently, he serves as an Assistant Content Manager with Sportskeeda's basketball team. Atishay's career spans both Indian and international sports coverage, with a keen interest in cricket, football, basketball, and tennis. His previous roles at News9Live and Sports Tak included live blogging, anchoring sports shows, and participating in debates.
A graduate in Journalism from the Center for Management Studies in Bengaluru, India, Atishay brings a wealth of experience and passion to his work in sports media. Milwaukee Bucks Fans? Check out the latest Milwaukee Bucks depth chart , schedule , and roster updates all in one place..
