Pacers Lead 2-0 Over Bucks in NBA Playoffs

The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 123-115 victory in Indianapolis. The Pacers led from start to finish, building advantages of up to 16 points, and successfully held off a late Bucks rally sparked by Damian Lillard, who returned to the lineup. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton both recorded double-doubles, with Siakam scoring 24 points and Haliburton contributing 21 points and 12 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis combined for 62 points and 30 rebounds for Milwaukee, but their efforts weren't enough to overcome Indiana's balanced attack and strong defense. Emotions ran high in the game, resulting in technical fouls and brief altercations, but the Pacers maintained composure to close out the win. The series now shifts to Milwaukee for Games 3 and 4, with Indiana needing two more wins to advance.