In spite of the “great ‘appearance of Giannis Antetokounbos and Bobby Portis, Indiana Pacers defended their headquarters against Milwaukee Bucksthey dominated 123-115 and made it 2-0 in a row for the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Giannis Antetokounbos made a double-double with the Miltwood Bucks, “counting” 34 points (14/20 two-pointers, 6/10 shots) and 18 rebounds, while he had 7 assists, 1 blocks, 4 errors and 2 fouls at 39:37.
At the same time, Bobby Portis scored 28 points (5/8 two -pointers, 6/11 three -pointers) and had 12 rebounds. On his return to the action, after 5 weeks – due to the injury that plagued him – Damian Lillard had 14 points (2/5 two -pointers, 2/8 three -pointers, 4/5 shots) with 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
On the other hand, Pascal Siakham and Taire Halibarton were a perfect twin for the Pacers, who are two wins from qualifying for the Bucks in the first round of Postseason for a second consecutive year.
Siakham had 24 points, 11 rebounds and had a crucial three -point lead for Indiana, while Halibarton added 21 points and 12 assists.
The series is now going to Milwaukee, with Game 3 taking the early morning of April 26 at 03:00. The Pacers have five opportunities in front of the two wins that will send them to the semifinals of the NBA’s Eastern District, against Cavaliers or Heat (1-0). Giannis Antetokounbos’ team will try to bring the order at home.