Damian Lillard scored 35 points (8 during a 12-0 run in the second quarter), and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 for a 1-0 lead in the first-round series.
The Bucks took control with a 24-4 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 30.
Khris Middleton had 23 points (12 on mid-range shots) and 10 rebounds.
For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam had 36 points and 13 rebounds, and Aaron Nesmith went 1 for 7 from 3.
The Bucks shot 47.1% from the field and 37.8% from 3 to the Pacers’ 39.6% and 21.1%. The Pacers’ starters outscored the Bucks 62-51 in 24 minutes together. Bobby Portis fouled out.