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Milwaukee Bucks Preseason Preview: Oct. 4 vs Indiana Pacers

By Ti Windisch

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 10: Tony Snell #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks in front of Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on March 10, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 10: Tony Snell #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks in front of Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of a game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on March 10, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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Finale

Picking the Bucks to win this game is dangerous for a few reasons. First and foremost, anything that involves Milwaukee playing basketball without Giannis around is a risky and murky proposition at best.

Additionally, the Pacers are looking to play just 10-12 players on Wednesday. With just four preseason games and so many new faces in Indiana, Pacers coach Nate McMillan is looking to get his squad used to playing together.

That will likely lead to lineups featuring Rashad Vaughn as primary scorer going up against Oladipo, Turner and company. Even if it leads to a Bucks loss, getting fringe guys experience against real NBA lineups should be valuable for Milwaukee’s coaching staff as roster decisions have to be made in the coming weeks.

Predictions and Leaderboard:

Ti Windisch: Bucks by 10 — 1-0, 3 point differential

Ben Sewell: Bucks by 8 — 1-0, 4 point differential

Rohan Katti: Pacers by 17 — 0-1, 5 point differential

Adam McGee: Bucks by 18 — 0-1, 6 point differential

Tim Wray: Bucks by 8 — 0-1, 7 point differential

Mike Bossetti: Bucks by 4 — 0-1, 10 point differential

Jordan Treske: Bucks by 7 — 0-1, 13 point differential

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Wednesday’s game against the Pacers takes place in the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, and will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin with a 7:00 pm Central time tip.

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