Giannis Antetokounmpo stats vs. Pacers: Double-double not enough as Bucks fall in Damian Lillard's return

The Bucks entered Tuesday night looking to even their series against the Pacers, but Milwaukee instead left the arena with a 123-115 loss and an 0-2 series deficit.

Milwaukee allowed Indiana to score 40 points in the first quarter, giving them a 10-point lead after the first 12 minutes of action. The Bucks were chasing a lead for most of the night, and despite a late run that got them within one possession, were unable to pull off the comeback.

While the Bucks lost, it wasn't due to their star. Giannis Antetokounmpo had another strong performance, but his efforts weren't able to steal a game in Indiana. Through two games, Antetokounmpo is the series' scoring leader, having reached 70 points total in the playoffs so far.

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Meanwhile, point guard Damian Lillard played for the first time in a month, having been sidelined due to deep vein thrombosis. However, Lillard was understandably rusty, having returned immediately into a crucial playoff game.

Despite being down 0-2, the Bucks head home with a chance to tie the series by winning a couple of games in Milwaukee. 

Here's a look at how Antetokounmpo and Lillard each fared in Game 2.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo stats vs. Pacers

Antetokounmpo did all he could to try and even the series on Tuesday night, leading the team in points, rebounds and assists on the night. However, his performance wasn't enough for the Bucks to pull off the victory.

Here's how Antetokounmpo performed on Tuesday night.

• Minutes: 40
• Points: 34
• Rebounds: 18
• Assists: 7
• FGM/FGA: 14/20
• FTM/FTA: 6/10

Damian Lillard stats vs. Pacers

Lillard returned to action for the first time since March 18 after dealing with a blood clot. However, the veteran point guard struggled in his first game in four weeks, despite playing 37 minutes.

Here's a look at Lillard's statline in his first playoff game of the 2025 season.

• Minutes: 37
• Points: 14
• Rebounds: 3
• Assists: 7
• FGM/FGA: 4/13
• 3PM/3PA: 2/8
• FTM/FTA: 4/5

 Milwaukee returns home on Friday, needing a win to avoid going down 3-0 in the first round series. That game will tip at 8 p.m. ET and will be on NBA TV.