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Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Shares Unconventional Take on Pacers Rivalry After Game 2 Loss

It is only fitting that the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers ended up squaring off in the first round of the playoffs, a rematch from last year and another chapter in a rivalry that seems to grow with each meeting.

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Giannis Shouldn’t Make the Same Mistake as Dame

If Giannis Antetokounmpo needs a reminder of what happens when you try to win with only one franchise, he doesn’t need to look further than his teammate, Damian Lillard.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 23

Damian Lillard's Return Hurts Bucks in Major Way

The Milwaukee Bucks had a rough Game 1, losing 117-98. That led to the team feeling the need to bring Damian Lillard back, coming off a blood clot. However, Lillard’s return didn’t help much, with the Bucks losing their second consecutive game by a final score of 123-115.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 23

Former NBA Player Predicts Miami Heat To Land Nine-Time All-Star

Many are questioning what the future holds for the Milwaukee Bucks' star players if things don't turn around. They trail 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

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The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 23

Bucks Notes: Damian Lillard Returns, Doc Rivers Worst Coach Voting, More

Here is all the latest news you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks, who are now down two games to the Indiana Pacers in round one of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks News / CBSSports.com / April 23

Damian Lillard returns for Bucks but couldn't fix Milwaukee's biggest problem as Pacers take 2-0 series lead

Lillard had 14 points and seven assists, but did not do anything to help the team's porous defense

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22

Pascal Siakam gets last laugh in Pacers' Game 2 win over Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks scuffled with Pascal Siakam early in Game 2 on Tuesday night. At the end, it was Siakam who hit the back-breaking three that snuffed out Milwaukee's comeback.

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Damian Lillard News / Fastbreak on SI / April 22

Damian Lillard Made NBA History In Bucks-Pacers Game

On Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks are playing the Indiana Pacers for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Damian Lillard made his return to the starting lineup for the first time since March.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / April 22

Bucks’ Damian Lillard Confirms He’ll Play In Game 2 vs. Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard is expected to return to action Tuesday night for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers after missing the opener with a blood clot in his right calf.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / April 22

Bucks' Damian Lillard says he's playing in Game 2 vs. Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard told reporters at the morning shootaround that he will return to the court Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22