Bobby Portis Calls Out Pacers as ‘Frontrunners’ After Pacers Beat Bucks in Game 2
Bucks star Bobby Portis calls out the Pacers as "frontrunners" following Indiana's Game 2 victory over Milwaukee, with tensions escalating between the two teams.
By the Numbers- Pascal Siakam scored 37 points for Indiana in their 125-108 victory in Game 2.
- Damian Lillard contributed 35 points in the Bucks' Game 1 win and 34 points in the Game 2 loss.
The Pacers, as reflected by Bobby Portis, may simply be reacting naturally to their performance on the court, rather than intentionally being "frontrunners."
State of Play- Bucks and Pacers are tied in the series as it shifts to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4.
- Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability remains uncertain due to a calf injury, increasing the pressure on other players like Bobby Portis and Damian Lillard.
The Bucks will aim for a collective effort to counter the Pacers' momentum fueled by a supportive home crowd, with Game 3 scheduled for Friday at 5:30 PM ET.
Bottom LineAmidst rising tensions, the Bucks must regroup and step up as a team to navigate the challenges posed by a determined Pacers side in the upcoming games, with Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis playing crucial roles in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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