Pacers Defeat Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 Playoff Series

The Indiana Pacers secured a commanding 117-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and seven rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed a double-double with 10 points and 12 assists, and Myles Turner added 19 points and four blocks. Despite a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who posted 36 points and 12 rebounds, the Bucks struggled offensively, particularly from three-point range, and lacked additional support for their star. Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard missed the game due to injury but received a technical foul after a late-game altercation. Indiana's defense was effective in limiting Milwaukee's scoring options, holding them to just 2-for-16 shooting from beyond the arc in the first half. The Pacers now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and will look to build on their momentum in Game 2.