Siakam, Haliburton Lead Pacers Past Bucks for 2-0 Series Lead

Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a 123-115 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, giving them a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Siakam delivered 24 points, 11 rebounds, and a key three-pointer, while Haliburton contributed 21 points and 12 assists. The duo’s chemistry continues to shine, with Haliburton calling Siakam “the most underrated player in the NBA.” 

Indiana dominated wire to wire, winning five of the last six playoff games against Milwaukee. Damian Lillard returned for the Bucks after a calf issue, scoring 14 points in 37 minutes. Bobby Portis Jr. added 28 points and 12 rebounds. Despite winning three of four regular-season meetings, Milwaukee has yet to lead since early Game 1. The series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 3 on Friday — the 18th meeting between the teams in the past two seasons.