The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal-round series. The Pacers lead the series, 3-2.

The Bucks (2-3) had a very bleak outlook heading into Tuesday night's Game 5 home matchup, earning underdog status due to the ongoing absences of their two best players. However, Milwaukee showed plenty of grip in bouncing back from an eight-point first-quarter deficit to gain control of the game with a 64-36 advantage in the middle periods on the way to a 115-92 victory. Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis co-led the Bucks with 29-point contributions while pulling down 12 and 10 rebounds, respectively. Middleton adding five assists. Malik Beasley delivered 18 points, five rebounds and two steals. Patrick Beverley generated a 13-point, 12-assist double-double that included four rebounds, two steals and one block. Brook Lopez finished with 12 points, three rebounds and two blocks.

The Bucks will list Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) as doubtful for Thursday's game. Middleton (ankle) and Beverley (oblique) will be listed as probable.

The Pacers (3-2) would have naturally liked to close out the series in Game 5, but they didn't help themselves by shooting just 61.5 percent from the free-throw line. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 16 points, supplementing them with six assists and four rebounds. Myles Turner supplied 13 points, five boards and three assists. Obi Toppin furnished 12 points, six rebounds and four assists. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard matched Toppin's scoring while adding four rebounds and five assists, respectively, among other contributions.

The Pacers will list Haliburton (back) as questionable for Thursday's game.

Thursday's game marks the 11th meeting between the teams since the start of the regular season. The Pacers have won seven of the 10 games.