On May 3, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued, and the Pacers returned to their home court against the Bucks, and they are currently leading 3-2. In this game, Lillard ushered in a comeback, and once helped the team take the lead, but soon became at a disadvantage, the Pacers began to take the initiative on the court, and the point difference continued to widen, and the Bucks were also unable to fight back, and the point difference was stretched to more than 20 points. In the end, the Bucks lost to the Pacers 98-120, and the series was eliminated 2-4.
In this game, Antetokounmpo is still absent, and Lillard is back. The last game the Bucks won and continued to stay in the playoffs, but this time they will come to the road, and Lillard's return also helped the team, once taking the initiative on the court, but soon fell into a passive situation. The Pacers returned to their home court with a momentum and quickly opened up the difference, giving the Pacers a 12-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Bucks fought back, but the Pacers were always able to respond, and they had a 15-point lead after three quarters.
In the final quarter, the Bucks fought back frantically, but the momentum of the Pacers was still hot, McConaughey continued to score points, Shepard scored three points, and the difference was directly stretched to 20 points. Lillard began to score points in a row, but the opponent was always able to score points, Big Lopez scored under the basket, Siakam scored consecutive points, stretching the difference to more than 20 points, Rivers directly replaced Lillard, and then the main force was all replaced, surrendered in advance, and the game lost suspense. In the end, the Pacers defeated the Bucks 120-98 and advanced 4-2.
The Bucks lost to injuries this time, but these have always been part of the game, Lillard came back with 28 points, and really wanted to help the team win, but unfortunately he was not in good shape. Big Lopez also had 20 points, Portis 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Middleton 14 points and 8 rebounds, and every player did their best, but unfortunately the players on the bench failed to help, and finally ended the season early.
On the Pacers' side, there were more blossoms, and all six players on the team scored double-doubles, especially McConaughey and Toppin on the bench, who combined to score 41 points and directly blew up the Bucks' second lineup. This time, McConaughey had 20 points and 9 assists, and Toppin had 21 points and 8 rebounds, becoming a wonder soldier and making the home fans stand and cheer. Haliburton had 17 points and 10 assists, Siakam 19, Nesmith 15 and Nembhard 14 in the starters, which was a team victory. The Pacers also completed the Black Six Miracle and are currently the only team to advance in the first round.