Pacers-Bucks Round 1 preview, storylines, injuries — and Shams Charania

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, it’s playoff time! Pacers-Bucks begins on Sunday, then moves to Indy on Friday. Plus, Shams Charania joins to discuss the biggest storyline of the series: the health of the Bucks’ top two players.

Among the items discussed on this episode:

• 00:40: Pacers are back playing meaningful basketball again

• 02:20: Nope, it’s not a rivalry

• 05:00: Tyrese Haliburton’s concern one year ago

• 06:10: So much has changed since their last meeting on Jan. 3

• 14:35: Shams on the status of Giannis, Dame — and Caitlin Clark’s signature endorsement deal with Nike

• 23:00: Lillard needs to be special for Bucks

• 25:50: Big matchup that I’ll be watching closely

• 30:10: Other notes to pass along

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