Damian Lillard has 26 points in the first half of the second game of the NBA playoffs

Bucks' Damian Lillard has another fast start with 26 points in first half of Game 2 vs. Pacers. Lillard had 26 points by halftime in second game of the Bucks' Eastern Conference playoff series. Milwaukee Bucks lead Indiana Pacers 2-2 in second playoff series at Milwaukee.

Vincent Goodwill and Amin Elhassan react to (just about) every Round 1 game of the NBA playoffs after the first games have been played over the weekend. The pair react to every game played in the NBA's first round of the playoffs, including the Celtics-Celtics controversy.

Vincent Goodwill is joined by Amin Elhassan to discuss Milwaukee Bucks' Game 1 win over Indiana. The Bucks won their first playoff game of the series against the Pacers. Goodwill: Milwaukee is primed for success in the NBA playoffs. The full conversation is part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast.

Stunning bad beat on Bucks’ Damian Lillard crushes this NBA playoffs bettor. Lillard failed to clear his scoring projection for the Bucks. NBA bettor was burned with perhaps the worst bad beat of the playoffs as he bettor won't clear scoring projection.

All four Sunday games saw a team playing without their best player due to injury. All four teams were playing without a star due to an injury. Damian Lillard was one of the best players in the NBA to miss out on Sunday's games. The Portland Trail Blazers won't be playing without Lillard again.

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 in Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series. Damian Lillard scored 35 points in first half as the Pacers took the lead. The Bucks won the series opener 109-93 in Milwaukee. The Pacers won the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Damian Lillard didn't score in the second half, but the damage was done. Lillard scored 35 points in first half. Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis Wisnowski, who was injured in injury scare. Bucks win despite Giannis' absence from injury.

Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his 35 points in first half. Milwaukee Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis Antetokounmpo in playoff opener. Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks overcome absence of Giannis to win. Bucks withstood absence of Anteto to defeat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Damian Lillard scores 35 points in first half for Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis Antetokounmpo in playoff opener. Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks overcome absence of Giannis. Milwaukee Bucks win Eastern Conference playoff opener in Eastern Conference.

Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis Antetokounmpo in playoff opener. Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his 35 points in first half. Bucks record for points in either half of a playoff game in both halves. Antetkounmo's return date is uncertain as he deals with a strained left calf.

Damian Lillard's 35 powers Giannis-less Bucks in Game 1 drubbing of Pacers. Lillard returns to the NBA playoffs with a 35-0 win over the Pacers in the first game of the series. The two teams meet in the next round of the playoffs in New Orleans.

Damian Lillard's 35 first-half points spark playoff win over Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks beat Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of first-round NBA playoff series. Lillard made 11 shots en route to 35 first half points to lead Milwaukee Bucks to victory.