Pacers Gain Upper Hand Over Bucks in NBA Playoffs Despite Lillard's Comeback
Source: news.source.manilatimes
In a thrilling NBA Eastern Conference playoff game, the Indiana Pacers managed to secure a 123-115 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, taking a 2-0 lead in their series. Despite strong performances from Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and the return of Damian Lillard, the Pacers' Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton led their team to a crucial win after surviving a late Bucks rally.
Key Points
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-115 in their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
The Pacers now lead the series 2-0.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard played for the Bucks, with Lillard returning from an absence.
Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton were key contributors for the Pacers, with Siakam scoring 24 points and Haliburton adding 21 points and 12 assists.
The Bucks made a late comeback attempt, reducing a 15-point deficit to just two points before the Pacers secured the win.
