Overview

• Damian Lillard returned to action for the Milwaukee Bucks after missing over a month due to a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in his right calf.
• In his first playoff game alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lillard contributed 14 points and 7 assists in 37 minutes, but struggled with 4-of-13 shooting.
• The Indiana Pacers defeated the Bucks 123-115 in Game 2, led by Pascal Siakam’s 24 points and Tyrese Haliburton’s 21 points and 12 assists.
• The Bucks mounted a late 13-0 run to cut the deficit to two points, but the Pacers responded with key three-pointers to secure the win.
• Milwaukee now faces a 2-0 series deficit as the first-round series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 3 on Friday.