Lillard totaled 34 points (10-21 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Damian Lillard's Game 2 stat sheet looked pretty similar to his Game 1 numbers in the first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after 24 minutes. When the postseason clock starts, it's obvious Lillard's game ticks a little differently.
In his first playoff game for the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard gave his Adidas Dame 9 sneaker its on-court debut. The forthcoming signature model was unveiled during the NBA All-Star Weekend but hadn’t actually been worn by Lillard until Sunday night’s emphatic win over the Indiana Pacers.
This is the reason - the only reason - Damian Lillard wanted out of Portland. To return to the NBA playoffs with a contender. That happened Sunday when the former Trail Blazers star guard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series by scoring 35 points,
It was “Dame Time” on Sunday, but his point total over was among the worst beats we’ve seen in ages. Damian Lillard helped his Milwaukee Bucks jump out to an early lead by scoring 35 points in the first half of their eventual 109-94 win over the Pacers in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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In Game 1 on Sunday, Damian Lillard scored 35 points - all in the first half - against the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 15-point victory in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
Damian Lillard couldn’t be stopped in the first half — and couldn’t score a point in the second. It all added up to one of the most unusual dominant performances in recent playoff history. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime in the Bucks’ 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Indiana’s first playoff appearance since the bubble started off on the wrong foot. The Pacers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, 109-94, on Sunday night. With Giannis Antetokounmpo
Bucks coach Doc Rivers discusses what went wrong in a Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, 125-108. The Timberwolves are rolling even when their All-Stars struggle. Wilson's starting over in Denver.
Lillard last suited up in the playoffs for the Trail Blazers in 2021. Portland fell in six games to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. More recently, his teams fell short while he battled injuries.
Bucks need role players to step up to get back on track. Bucks star Damian Lillard erupts for 34 points, but his teammates -- particularly the bench -- fail to provide enough help