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Although NBA players labeled Tyrese Haliburton overrated, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the series, the Indiana Pacers have a 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2025 playoffs' opening round. However, before the playoffs tipped off, NBA legend Magic Johnson poorly predicted the Pacers vs. Bucks series.
Antetokounmpo is a beast. A two-time regular-season MVP, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP and champion, among other numerous accolades, the Bucks' ambassador of basketball has the dominant game to swing a series single-handedly. However, the result of the Pacers' collective efforts over the power of one has taken over the four-five seed playoff matchup.
Due to Antetokounmpo's perception as a dominant force, the Los Angeles Lakers icon reversed a previous prediction, with the Pacers taking the series win over the Bucks.
"I changed my mind, I think Giannis Antetokounmpo will put the Milwaukee Bucks on his back and lead them to victory over the Indiana Pacers!" Johnson posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Understandably, Antetokounmpo makes for a compelling weapon to eliminate the Pacers. He can knife into a defense with a single step. He's dangerous on defense, and he can rebound with the best of them.
However, the current Pacers have better defensive synergy than the 2024 playoffs, a deeper bench than last season, and with Pascal Siakam as the commanding leader and best player. The Bucks' inverted shallow roster, combined with Damian Lillard not being 100 percent after returning from a blood clot scare, has flipped the series on its head, suggesting Johnson should have stuck with his previous prediction.
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Antetokounmpo is a beast. A two-time regular-season MVP, the 2021 NBA Finals MVP and champion, among other numerous accolades, the Bucks' ambassador of basketball has the dominant game to swing a series single-handedly. However, the result of the Pacers' collective efforts over the power of one has taken over the four-five seed playoff matchup.
Due to Antetokounmpo's perception as a dominant force, the Los Angeles Lakers icon reversed a previous prediction, with the Pacers taking the series win over the Bucks.
"I changed my mind, I think Giannis Antetokounmpo will put the Milwaukee Bucks on his back and lead them to victory over the Indiana Pacers!" Johnson posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Understandably, Antetokounmpo makes for a compelling weapon to eliminate the Pacers. He can knife into a defense with a single step. He's dangerous on defense, and he can rebound with the best of them.
However, the current Pacers have better defensive synergy than the 2024 playoffs, a deeper bench than last season, and with Pascal Siakam as the commanding leader and best player. The Bucks' inverted shallow roster, combined with Damian Lillard not being 100 percent after returning from a blood clot scare, has flipped the series on its head, suggesting Johnson should have stuck with his previous prediction.
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