The Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round after winning 4-1.
The Pacers, who finished the regular season as the fourth seed, needed just one win from their remaining three games to advance. Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points, which included the game-tying bucket late in the fourth quarter and also overtime. Turner added 21 points while Nesmith added 19 points in the crucial victory.
For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points on 9-17 shooting, while Trent Jr had a great game as he scored 33 points, which included 8 three-pointers. The Bucks have now been eliminated in the first round in a series which saw them have several injuries.
Giannis spoke after being eliminated and admitted it hurts. “It doesn’t feel good. I have to look at myself in the mirror, and I just have to be better. I have to be better,” he added, “I try every single year, work in the offseason, and come back. It definitely doesn’t feel good. I think as a team we work hard, we do the right things, and we play the right way. Not being able to win games definitely hurts.” He said.
