Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is doubtful for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers due to a strained Achilles. Lillard suffered the injury late in regulation of Game 3 and was seen wearing a walking boot after the game. The Bucks are already without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is dealing with a left calf strain. If Lillard is unable to play, it would be a major blow to the Bucks’ chances of advancing in the playoffs.
Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers to a 125-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, tying the series at 1-1. Siakam scored 37 points and added 11 rebounds and six assists, while Damian Lillard had 34 points for the Bucks. Despite Lillard’s strong first-half performance, the Pacers pulled away in the second half, led by Siakam’s leadership and consistent play.
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points as the Indiana Pacers overcame a strong performance from Damian Lillard to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108, tying their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Siakam, who won an NBA title with Toronto in 2019, led the Pacers with 16-of-23 shooting, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Myles Turner added 22 points, Andrew Nembhard contributed 20, and Tyrese Haliburton had 12 points and 12 assists. Despite a strong first half from Lillard, who scored 26 points by halftime and finished with 34, the Bucks were unable to keep up with the Pacers’ balanced scoring attack. Milwaukee missed the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out due to a strained left calf. The series now moves to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday.
Five years ago today, Damian Lillard hit an iconic shot to break a 115-115 tie in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series between the Portland Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The shot sent Oklahoma City home and propelled the Blazers into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Lillard scored 50 points that night to go along with seven rebounds and six assists. He shot 17 of 33 from the field and hit 10 of 18 threes. The Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in the second round before falling 4-0 to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo still doubtful for Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to veteran guard Damian Lillard to repeat his heroics from Game 1. Lillard dropped 35 points in his playoff debut for the Bucks, leading the team to a 1-0 series lead. Despite Antetokounmpo’s absence, the Bucks may opt to rest their star forward to avoid further injury, potentially giving Lillard the opportunity to continue his impressive performance.
Despite the absence of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks secured a 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series. Damian Lillard led the Bucks with an impressive performance, scoring all of his 35 points in the first half. The Bucks now hold a 1-0 advantage in the series.
Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series, despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard scored 35 points in the first half, a franchise record for points in a playoff half, before cooling off and attempting only five shots in the second half. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 36 points and 13 rebounds, but the team struggled from three-point range and couldn’t overcome Lillard’s early dominance. Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis also contributed to the Bucks’ win with 23 points and 15 points, respectively.
Damian Lillard exploded for 35 points in the first half, while Khris Middleton added a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds as the shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Damian Lillard, acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, made a strong playoff return in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers. He scored 35 points in the first half, helping the Bucks build a sizable lead that they held onto for a 109-94 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out due to injury, but Lillard has shown he can fill the void. The Pacers, meanwhile, are looking for their first playoff win since 2018.
Damian Lillard’s impressive first half with 35 points was overshadowed by a disappointing second half, leading to a missed over 35.5 points wager. Despite his early outburst, Lillard finished with only 3 assists, 1 rebound, and 2 turnovers. The under 7.5 assists prop was heavily bet on, while Lillard’s six first-half 3-pointers burned bettors on the under 3.5 prop. In Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, the Bucks will rely heavily on Lillard’s first-half energy to pull off the upset against the Pacers.
