Pacers vs Bucks sees Siakam, Haliburton lead Indiana to 2-0 lead
The Pacers vs Bucks series resumed on Tuesday, with Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton leading Indiana to a 2-0 lead.
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PACERS VS BUCKS SEES SIAKAM, HALIBURTON LEAD INDIANA TO GAME 2 VICTORY
The Pacers vs Bucks series saw Siakam and Haliburton lead Indiana to a 123-115 victory in Game 2.
Furthermore, Siakam scored 24 points along with 11 rebounds on 8-of-16 shooting, while Haliburton had 21 points and 12 assists for the Pacers.
Moreover, all Indiana starters were in double figures, with Andrew Nembhard scorin 17 points, Aaron Nesmith getting 16, while Myles Turner adding 15 points.
Additionally, reserve Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 14 points for the Pacers, who engaged the Bucks in a heated tussle throughout.
Indiana won by shooting a perfect 19-of-19 from the frree throw line and 48.9% (44-of-90) shooting from the field.
LILLARD RETURNS ALL WENT FOR NAUGHT FOR BUCKS
Damian Lillard returned in Game 2 but his presence went for naught for the Bucks
Moreover, the All-Star pointguard was back in action since March 18 to recover from deep-vein thrombosis in his right calf.
Furthermore, Lillard scored 11 of his 14 points in the first half but he struggled after halftime en route to just 4-of-13 from the field.
The former Portland Trail Blazers superstar had a heated back-and-forth of words with Haliburton even if he was in street clothes after Game 1.
Incidentally, Siakam and Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr had to intervene during the Lillard-Haliburton exchange as tensions rose on the court.
INDIANA, MILWAUKEE HAD PHYSICAL HISTORY IN THE PAST
Indiana and Milwaukee are no strangers in heated battles in the past.
Furthermore, Haliburton mocked Lillard in a “Dame Time” celebration in 2023.
Moreover, Lillard and Haliburton traded baskets early in the game, with both players exchanging words after each shot.
Additionally, Trent and Mathurin were slappec with technical fouls due to the heat of battle.
Bucks reserve Kevin Porter Jr got a flagrant foul for unsportsmanlike conduct after he grabbed Indiana’s Thomas Bryant’s foot in one play.
The series shifts to Milwaukee in Game 3 on Friday night.
