Milwaukee Bucks Tame Indiana Pacers in Game 2
Damian Lillard Leads Bucks to Comfortable Home Victory
Pacers' Playoff Losing Streak Snapped
The Indiana Pacers' 10-game playoff losing streak came to an end on Tuesday, April 23rd, as they fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals. Despite a valiant effort, the Pacers were outmatched by a dominant performance from Damian Lillard, who scored all 35 of his points in the first half.
The game was tied at 54 at halftime, but the Bucks came out of the break with a renewed intensity. Lillard continued to pour in points, and the Bucks' defense clamped down on the Pacers, holding them to just 40 points in the second half. The final score was 109-94, a comfortable victory for the Bucks.
The Pacers were led by Domantas Sabonis, who had 22 points and 14 rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon added 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bucks' balanced attack.
The Bucks now have a 2-0 lead in the series, and they will look to close it out in Game 3 on Thursday, April 25th.
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