Lillard injured the Pacers easily got the match point, leaving Antetokounmpo and Rivers less time

Text/Jiang Shihua

On the morning of April 28, Beijing time, a focus battle in the first round of the NBA playoffs was staged as scheduled. The Pacers, who played away, defeated the Bucks 129-103, and won the match point 3-1. Judging from the process of this game, the Pacers and eight players scored in doubles to disrupt the opponent's defensive system, while the Bucks were unable to play because of Lillard's injury. Judging from the trends of the two teams in this round of the series, the Bucks' lives are hanging on the line.

The main player statistics of the two teams in this game are: Pacers: Turner 23 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, Nembhard 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Halliburton 17 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists, McConnell 15 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, Nesmith 14 points, 5 rebounds, Totel 13 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Siakam 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Walker 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Shepard 3 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Bryant 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Furfee 1 rebound, and Bradley 1 rebound. Bucks: Antetokounmpo 28 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists, Porter 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Portis 14 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Green 9 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists, Trent 6 points, 1 assist, Lopez 6 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Sims 6 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Rollins 5 points, 1 assist, Kuzma 3 points, 1 assist, Connaughton 3 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, Lillard 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Prince 1 rebound and 1 assist.

From the technical and tactical styles of the two teams, there are obvious differences. The Pacers rely more on overall combat, while the Bucks' offense mainly relies on star tactics. Simply put, it is the duo of Antetokounmpo and Lillard. But the misfortune is that Lillard was injured without a confrontation in the first quarter. Not only did he miss this game, but when he would return to the arena is unknown now. It is obvious that the Bucks, which lack Lillard, cannot create enough threats for the Pacers on the outside, and the offense relies more on Antetokounmpo's personal performance. The final result is self-evident. Two fists cannot beat four hands. Although Antetokounmpo scored a large double-double, it could not withstand the Pacers' three-dimensional all-round indiscriminate attack. The final defeat of 26 points was also expected.

Four games are played, and the Bucks are behind 1-3. The next game will be played away, leaving less time for Antetokounmpo and Rivers.