Pascal Siakam Leads Pacers Past Bucks in Game 1 Blowout

Indianapolis — April 19, 2025

Pascal Siakam delivered a dominant performance as the Indiana Pacers crushed the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Pascal Siakam Powers Indiana to Big Win

Siakam scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting and grabbed 7 rebounds.
His message after the game was simple:

“Play the game the right way, no overthinking.”

Siakam’s efficient scoring set the tone early, and the Pacers never looked back.

Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner Spark the Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton finished with 10 points and 12 assists, running the offense with ease.
Myles Turner added 19 points, 4 blocks, and hit a dagger 3-pointer to close the door on Milwaukee.

Indiana’s balance stood out: six players scored in double figures, and the Pacers shot 50.5% from the field overall.

Pacers’ Defense Stifles Milwaukee

The Pacers limited the Bucks to just 9-of-37 shooting from three (24.3%).

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 36 points and 12 rebounds but had just one assist as Indiana trapped and pressured him all night.

Damian Lillard missed Game 1 while continuing his recovery from deep vein thrombosis. His status for Game 2 remains uncertain.

Milwaukee’s offense sputtered, especially from deep, making just 2-of-16 threes in the first half.

“We didn’t have enough urgency,” Giannis said postgame.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Erupts for Pacers’ Return

Saturday marked the first playoff series opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse since 2014.
Fans packed the arena, wearing gold shirts and loudly counting Giannis’ free throws.
Caitlin Clark appeared on the video board, drawing huge cheers from the crowd.

The energy fueled the Pacers to one of their most complete performances of the season.

What’s Next for Pacers vs. Bucks

• Game 2: Tuesday night in Indianapolis.

• Series: Pacers lead 1-0.

• Key Watch: Will Lillard return and boost Milwaukee’s offense?

Indiana will look to hold serve at home before the series shifts to Milwaukee.