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NBA playoffs: Damian Lillard's 35 powers Giannis-less Bucks in Game 1 drubbing of Pacers
This is why Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks teamed up.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Lillard took on the role of unquestioned No. 1 option for the Bucks against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. He dominated — for a half, at least.
Lillard torched the Pacers for 35 first-half points in his first playoff game with the Bucks. The result was a 109-94 Game 1 Bucks win to calm concerns about playing without Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee's first-round series against Indiana.
In five regular-season games with Antetokounmpo in the lineup, the No. 3 seeded Bucks went 1-4 against the Pacers. With Antetokounmpo in street clothes, Sunday's game was over by halftime in Milwaukee's favor.
This is why Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks teamed up.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Lillard took on the role of unquestioned No. 1 option for the Bucks against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. He dominated — for a half, at least.
Lillard torched the Pacers for 35 first-half points in his first playoff game with the Bucks. The result was a 109-94 Game 1 Bucks win to calm concerns about playing without Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee's first-round series against Indiana.
In five regular-season games with Antetokounmpo in the lineup, the No. 3 seeded Bucks went 1-4 against the Pacers. With Antetokounmpo in street clothes, Sunday's game was over by halftime in Milwaukee's favor.
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