After losing the first game of the series, the Indiana Pacers have finally tied their series against the Milwaukee Bucks by winning Game 2. After the match, though, Bobby Portis called them out for acting tough against them.
Unlike in Game 1, the Pacers showed up to handle business by getting the 125-108 win over the Bucks. Pascal Siakam showed up as well in his All-Star mode by dropping 37 points on almost 70 percent shooting from the field, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Myles Turner made 22 points and seven rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard added 20 points when he connected 72 percent of his field goal attempts.
Apr 23, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) puts a shot up against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the second half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY SportsFor his part, All-Star guard Damian Lillard showed up as well for Milwaukee by finishing the game with 34 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Brook Lopez tallied 22 points, while Bobby Portis started for an injured Giannis Antetokoumpo by notching 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The win placed Indiana tied the series as they now go back home with a win on the road. The Bucks, meanwhile, must do the same on the Pacers’ home court to ensure they have a chance of advacing to the next round.
Bobby Portis Calls Out Indiana Pacers For Acting Tough After Milwaukee Bucks Game 2 Loss To Them
Apr 23, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the second half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
After the game, Portis shared his thoughts on how the Pacers played against them in Game 2. In a post shared by Eric Nehm on X:
As head coach Doc Rivers mentioned to reporters after the game, Indiana was more intense against them in Game 2. They also played defense better in the final stretch of the contest, leading to their eventual victory.
Apr 23, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) in the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY SportsSince the Pacers have made adjustments to adapt to Milwaukee’s offense, the latter must do the same when they play in Indiana. Otherwise, Portis and the Bucks’ season will end faster than they expected.
Apr 7, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) puts up a shot against New York Knicks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY SportsFor More Wisconsin Sports:
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