Pacers Defeat Bucks 117-98 in Game 1

The Indiana Pacers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, taking a 1-0 lead. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points, while Myles Turner contributed 19 and Andrew Nembhard added 17, with six Pacers scoring in double figures overall. The Pacers built a commanding 24-point halftime lead, fueled by a high-efficiency offense orchestrated by Tyrese Haliburton, who finished with 12 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Bucks with 36 points and 12 rebounds, but the rest of Milwaukee's roster struggled, especially from three-point range. Despite Milwaukee trimming the deficit to 12 points late in the fourth quarter, Indiana secured the win with timely shooting and balanced scoring. Game 2 of the series will be played Tuesday in Indianapolis.