The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125:108 (30:26, 30:29, 32:28, 33:25) in the quarterfinals of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The first match of the series 109:94 “Bucks” won, so the result of the series became equal – 1:1.
Milwaukee continues to struggle without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who strained his calf back on April 9 against the Boston Celtics.
Damian Lillard tried to make up for this loss, scoring 34 points (4/8 doubles, 6/13 triples, 8/9 free throws), 4 rebounds and a steal, 5 assists, 1 turnover and 3 turnovers in 39 minutes. transgressed
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers to victory in this match – he scored 37 points in 37 minutes (13/19 doubles, 3/4 triples, 2/3 penalties), 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 fouls. .
“We have to continue to be a hungry team. We have to be the team that goes on the field and tries to surprise the opponents. That’s what we have to be like against these opponents, because they’ve done it before,” said the leader of the Indiana team.
The next game in the series will be played in Indianapolis on Friday.
Pacers: Pascal Siakam 37 (11 rpg), Myles Turner 22 (7 rpg), Andrew Nembhard 20 (8/11 shooting), Tyrese Huliburton 12 (12 rpg), Aaron Nesmith 11 (7 res. per.).
“Bucks’: Damian Lillard 34 (10/21 shots), Brook Lopez 22 (6/7 treys), Khris Middleton 15 (6 rpg), Bobby Portis 14 (11 rpg).
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