Damian Lillard Continues Dominance Against Pacers
Blazers Star Averages 252 Points, 48 Assists, and 46 Rebounds in Last Five Games
After dropping 71 points and 16 rebounds in a historic performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, Damian Lillard has continued his scoring barrage against the Indiana Pacers.
35-Point Half Powers Bucks to Victory
In the opening game of their Eastern Conference playoff series, Lillard put up 35 points in the first half to guide the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-94 victory over the Pacers. Despite the absence of star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lillard led the Bucks' offense, connecting on 11-of-21 shots from the field, including 5-of-11 from three-point range.
Lillard's performance marked the fifth consecutive game in which he has averaged over 250 points, 45 assists, and 45 rebounds against the Pacers. He has now scored at least 30 points in each of his last six games against Indiana.
Pacers Defense Struggles to Contain Lillard
The Pacers' defense has struggled to contain Lillard, who has averaged 31.6 points per game against them this season. On Wednesday night, Lillard exploited Indiana's weaknesses in the paint and behind the arc, shooting 6-of-11 from inside the three-point line and 5-of-11 from downtown.
With Lillard leading the way, the Bucks now hold a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday night in Indiana.
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