Bucks Lose to Pacers Despite Antetokounmpo's Record 54 Points; Struggles without Damian Lillard Highlighted

Lack of point guard Damian Lillard due to calf injury exposes Milwaukee Bucks' vulnerabilities, despite a career-high game from team star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Despite Antetokounmpo's career-high performance, marking him the first player in NBA history to lose despite recording 50 points, and a 75% field goal percentage, the Milwaukee Bucks lost 126-124 to the Indiana Pacers.
Without point guard Damian Lillard, who was absent due to a calf injury, the Bucks fell into an 18-point deficit in the first quarter, exposing their vulnerabilities.
Although the Bucks reduced the gap to six by halftime and Antetokounmpo reached the 40-point mark, the Pacers still managed to maintain their lead.
In the absence of Antetokounmpo on the field, the Pacers were able to quickly transition from a minor deficit to a lead, revealing the over-reliance of Bucks on Antetokounmpo's performance.
Although Antetokounmpo performed exceptionally with 54 points, 12 rebounds and a 76% field goal percentage, the Bucks were unable to secure the victory due to multiple turnovers in the final minutes of the game.