In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard made history by setting a new postseason record for the Bucks. Lillard scored an impressive 35 points in the first half of the game, surpassing any previous Bucks player's scoring performance in a single half during the playoffs.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined due to a strained left calf, the Bucks heavily relied on Lillard to lead the team's offense. Lillard wasted no time making an impact, scoring 19 points in the opening quarter alone, marking the highest individual first-quarter total in a playoff opener since 1997.
