The Indiana Pacers, after taking a 2-0 lead against the Milwaukee Bucks, looked poised to take an insurmountable 3-0 lead after taking a ten-point advantage into the second half. However, the Bucks got hot, led by Gary Trent Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who would each score at least 20 points in the second half to finish with 37 apiece.

Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball while Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) defends during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

After a cold shooting performance in Game 1, Haliburton cranked up his aggressiveness as Indiana led wire to wire.