Damian Lillard

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Damian Lillard Dominates as Bucks Secure Game 1 Victory

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Damian Lillard's 35-point first half leads Milwaukee Bucks to a stunning win in Game 1 of the playoffs!

Damian Lillard showcased his exceptional skills as he powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a thrilling Game 1 victory against the Indiana Pacers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Lillard took charge, scoring a remarkable 35 points in the first half alone. The Bucks capitalized on Lillard's stellar performance, securing a convincing 109-94 win over the Pacers.

In a match where Lillard stole the spotlight, his offensive prowess was unmatched. Making an unforgettable impact, Lillard's buzzer-beater and dynamic plays left NBA fans in awe. The Pacers struggled to contain his offensive onslaught, falling short against the determined Bucks led by Lillard's explosive performance.

As the game progressed, Lillard continued to dominate, setting a postseason record for the Bucks with his remarkable point tally. His exceptional gameplay highlighted the depth of talent within the Milwaukee team, proving they are a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs.

The combination of Lillard's phenomenal scoring and the Bucks' solid defense proved to be a winning formula. With this impressive start to the series, the Bucks have set a strong tone for their playoff campaign, showcasing their resilience and determination to succeed in the absence of key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Damian Lillard Scores 35, Wows NBA Fans; Bucks Top Haliburton ... (Bleacher Report)

Many wondered how the Milwaukee Bucks would fare in their first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Damian Lillard made…

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NBA playoffs: Damian Lillard's 35 powers Giannis-less Bucks in ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Pacers as a team managed to outscore Lillard by just seven points in the first half as the Bucks built a 69-42 halftime advantage. While Lillard lit up ...

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Damian Lillard caps strong first quarter with buzzer-beater - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Lillard scored or assisted on 25 of 30 Milwaukee's points. The Pacers' 21 first-quarter points are their fewest in a quarter against the Bucks this season. DAME ...

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Damian Lillard sets Bucks' postseason mark with 35 points in ... (KGET 17)

Lillard's points were the most by a Bucks player in either half of a playoff game. The Bucks' single-game playoff scoring record is held by Giannis ...

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Watch Damian Lillard, Andrew Nembhard draw double technical fouls (The Indianapolis Star)

Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard got tied up with Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, who was guarding him, and the two drew technical fouls.

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Damian Lillard and Bucks blowout inexperienced Pacers in Game 1 ... (IndyStar)

Damian Lillard scored 35 points and the Bucks took advantage of a Pacers team that looked out of sorts in its first NBA Playoff game since 2020.

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Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Damian Lillard's sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their playoff opener.

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Damian Lillard's 35-point first half carries Bucks to Game 1 win - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Damian Lillard's first-half masterpiece carried the Bucks, who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, to a win over the Pacers on Sunday in Game 1 of their ...

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Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 ... (The Associated Press)

Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Indiana ...

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Damian Lillard sets Bucks' postseason mark with 35 points in ... (WVNS-TV)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard set a Milwaukee Bucks postseason record by scoring 35 points in the first half of Game 1 of their Eastern Conference ...

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Damian Lillard caps strong first quarter with buzzer-beater - ESPN (ESPN)

Lillard had 19 of the Bucks' 30 first quarter points against the Pacers.

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Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 ... (Spectrum News 1)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat ...

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Damian Lillard sets Bucks' postseason mark with 35 points in ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard gets past Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA playoff basketball game Sunday, April 21, ...

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Damian Lillard sets Bucks playoff record with 35 points in 1st half ... (NBA.com)

The 8-time All-Star puts on a record-setting performance in the 1st half of Game 1 against Indiana.

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Damian Lillard's 35-point first-half performance vs. the Pacers in ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Damian Lillard had a record-breaking first half for the Milwaukee Bucks in their playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers tonight at Fiserv Forum.

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'This is what y'all brought me here for:' Damian Lillard has superb ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The cool and collected Damian Lillard's 'This is what y'all brought me here for' during an epic first half of Game 1 of the playoffs felt like the perfect ...

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2024 NBA Playoffs Bad Beat: Damian Lillard sinks Over bettors after ... (FOXSports.com)

Lillard scored 35 points in the first half on Sunday. Then, the unthinkable happened, as he went scoreless in the second half, sinking his player prop ...

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