The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on Monday evening.

Despite playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), the Bucks came up with a convincing win in Game 1, where they jumped out to a supercharged start behind a 35-point first half by Damian Lillard, and took a 27-point lead into halftime. They lost some ground in the third, as the Pacers brought a focused effort, but the host reclaimed control in the fourth, maintaining a double-digit lead the rest of the way.

Lillard did not score in the second half, as he led the Bucks with 35 points, six rebounds and three assists, in 38 minutes of action. Khris Middleton followed up with 23 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and a block, while Bobby Portis turned in 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Bucks shot 47.1 percent from the field, including 14-for-37 from deep and they

Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam took advantage of Antetokounmpo's absence and totaled 36 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, a steal and two blocks, to lead the Pacers in their Game 1 effort. Myles Turner added 17 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals, while T.J. McConnell chipped in 10 points, off the bench. Tyrese Haliburton, who averaged 20.1 points per game during the season, was limited to just nine points on 4-for-7 shooting, in 38 minutes of playing time.

Antetokounmpo (calf) remains doubtful for action in Game 2, which means Lillard, Portis and Middleton will likely have to step up once again, along with the support of the rest of the rotation in order to keep the home-court advantage. The Pacers should come up with a better display, now having had the chance to shake off the rust, as they are mostly a young squad without much playoff experience.