Pacers Tie Series 1-1, Siakam Scores 37 in Historic Playoff Performance

Apr 24, 2024, 03:02 AM

The Indiana Pacers have tied their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at 1-1 with a significant 125-108 victory in Game 2. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with a stellar performance, scoring 37 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. This marks a new playoff career-high for Siakam and makes him the first NBA player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 to start the playoffs with consecutive games of at least 35 points and 10 rebounds. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard also contributed significantly, with Turner adding 22 points and Nembhard 20 points. The Pacers' win is notable as it is the first road victory in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, breaking a streak of home team wins.