The Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 for a 1-0 lead in the first-round series.
The Pacers took control with a 24-8 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 28.
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points on 10 for 15 shooting, and Myles Turner added 19 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 4 blocks.
For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points (26 in the paint) and 12 rebounds.
The Pacers shot 51.9% from the field and 38.2% from 3 to the Bucks’ 41.7% and 24.3%. The Bucks forced 8 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Pacers outscored the Bucks 22-5 on the fast break. The Pacers’ starters outscored the Bucks 31-12 in 12 minutes together.