In the series up to four victories, the tie is 1-1.
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points for the Indianapolis team. The 2019 NBA champion added 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Pacers snapped a 10-game playoff losing streak dating back to 2018 when they fell in Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2019, the Indiana team was blown dry by the Boston Celtics, in 2020 by the Miami Heat.
Damian Lillard, who scored 35 points before the break in the first game, scored 26 in the first two quarters and scored 34 in total, but it was not enough for the hosts.
There was too little help for the leader, and now Giannis Antetokounmpo cannot continue to play, although coach Doc Rivers assures that the two-time NBA MVP is nearing his return.
On Friday, the third game of the series will be played in Indianapolis.
bucks: D.Lillard 34, B.Lopez 22, K.Middleton 15, B.Portis 14.
Pacers: P. Siakams 37 (11 rebounds), M. Turner 22, A. Nembhards 20, T. Haliburton 12 (12 assists), A. Nesmith 11.
In the next game, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 105:93 at home and are already leading the series 2-0.
