Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) cuts under Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
NBA 2024-25: Indiana Pacers Beat Milwaukee Bucks In Game 2 Of Playoffs Round 1
The Milwaukee Bucks struggled again in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, losing 123-115 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 22. This puts the Bucks down 0-2 in the series heading into Games 3 and 4 in Milwaukee. The Pacers dominated the first quarter, taking a 40-30 lead behind strong shooting - 59.1% overall and 60% from three-point range. Indiana's lead grew to 15 points late in the game, but the Bucks mounted a comeback, cutting the deficit to within a couple of possessions, a familiar pattern from their previous game. Game 3 is set for April 25, and the Bucks will look to bounce back without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is currently injured.
NBA: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) gestures after a basket during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
NBA 2024-25: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates after a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
NBA 2024-25: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) gestures after a three-point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
NBA Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) makes a pass over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
NBA Basketball: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walk to the bench during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.
Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) fouls Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
Basketball: Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) shoots around Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23 gestures after a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis.
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