NBA Playoffs: Bucks Fall to Pacers in Game 2
Game Summary: Milwaukee Bucks 94, Indiana Pacers 128
Haliburton Shines as Pacers Take 2-0 Series Lead
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to an impressive 128-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday night at TNT.
Haliburton finished the game with 27 points and 15 assists, shooting 10-of-18 from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. The Pacers also got strong contributions from Domantas Sabonis (22 points, 12 rebounds), Andrew Nembhard (21 points, 6 assists), and Myles Turner (19 points, 8 rebounds).
The Bucks, who won the NBA championship last season, were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists. Khris Middleton added 23 points, while Jrue Holiday chipped in with 19 points.
The Pacers shot 50.6% from the field to the Bucks' 41.8%. Indiana also outrebounded Milwaukee 49-34.
The Pacers now have a 2-0 lead in the series and will host Game 3 on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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