The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series. The series is tied 1-1.

The Bucks (1-1) got a series they entered as an underdog off on the right foot with a Game 1 win, but playing without their perennial team MVP caught up to them in a 125-108 loss in Game 2. Damian Lillard paced the Bucks with 34 points, supplementing them with five assists, four rebounds and one steal. Brook Lopez finished with 22 points, three assists, one rebound and two blocks. Khris Middleton posted 15 points, six assists and five rebounds. Bobby Portis turned in 14 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The Bucks will list Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Chris Livingston (illness) as doubtful for Friday's game. Middleton (ankle) will carry a questionable tag.

The Pacers (1-1) were able to rectify some of their offensive issues in Game 2 after scoring only 94 points in Game 1 on miserable 39.6 percent shooting. In Game 2, Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 37 points, complementing them with 11 rebounds and six assists. Myles Turner furnished 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Andrew Nembhard recorded 20 points, four boards and three assists. Tyrese Haliburton contributed a 12-point, 12-assist double-double that included four rebounds, one steal and one block. Aaron Nesmith registered 11 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one block.

The Pacers will come into Friday's game without any short-term injuries to report.

Friday's game marks the eighth meeting between the teams since the start of the regular season. Indiana has won five of the first seven games.