The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers had their final matchup of the regular season Saturday. But it's looking increasingly likely that these two budding rivals could meet in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for a second straight season.

On Saturday night, the Indiana Pacers dropped the fourth and final game of their regular-season series against the Milwaukee Bucks, falling 126-119. Tyrese Haliburton was fantastic, scoring 25 points, dishing 15 assists, and racking up five steals without a single turnover, but it wasn't enough to keep up with the Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday has massive implications within the Eastern Conference standings.

Make Lillard give up the ball or crowd Antetokounmpo? The Bucks' two All-Stars made the Pacers pay for their defensive decision on Saturday.

Mar 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery Monday morning to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. Sims injured his thumb Saturday in a 126-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers,