The Bucks won Game 1 of their playoff series earlier this week, led by an explosive effort from Damian Lillard, who scored 35 first-half points (and also ended the game with 35 points).
Middleton chipped in 23 and 10 rebounds in the game, with Bobby Portis adding 15 points and 11 boards.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is helped off the court by Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez on April 9, 2024. Getty Images
In Game 2, the Bucks were routed at home by the Pacers.
Indiana won 125-108 behind 37 points, 11 rebounds and six assists from Pascal Siakam, along with a combined 42 points from Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard.
“I think it’s his Achilles again, so we’ll see,” Rivers said .
“Honestly, Dame was really struggling,” Rivers added. “In the overtime, he literally said, ‘I’ll be the decoy. I just can’t go as far as explosion.’ So, I thought Dame just being out there was huge for us.”
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