Bucks Fans React in Shock as Team Implodes in Game 1 Against Pacers
Man, can we talk about that Game 1 between the Bucks and Pacers? I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to process what exactly went wrong with Milwaukee out there. I mean, this is the same Bucks team that led the entire league in three-point percentage during the regular season. The same team . And yet, somehow, during the first half of Game 1 of the playoffs, they looked completely unrecognizable.
Let’s just get straight to it—the Bucks were ice cold from deep. They shot a miserable 12.5% from three in that first half. Yeah, you heard that right. Just 2 out of 16 attempts went in. And the only ones who managed to hit from beyond the arc were Ryan Rollins and AJ Green. That’s it. No Khris Middleton magic. No surprise role player stepping up. It was rough to watch.
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Meanwhile, the Pacers were doing exactly what they needed to do—capitalizing on fast breaks, hitting threes, and just straight-up outpacing the Bucks. They nailed 7 of 17 from downtown and outscored Milwaukee by 14 fast-break points in just the first half. Their offense was clicking, quick, and relentless. It’s like the Bucks were two steps behind every possession.
Now Giannis—bless him—was the only one really trying to keep them afloat. He put up 19 points, but even he looked a little off, especially at the free-throw line. He missed six of his 11 attempts. It felt like a collective off night for nearly everyone wearing green and cream.
And I get it, some might say, “Well, Damian Lillard’s out, so of course the shooting dipped.” But come on—this team was still stacked. Still had weapons. The absence of Dame shouldn’t cause a complete meltdown from the perimeter.
There is a glimmer of hope, though. Reports are saying Lillard is expected to return in Game 2 or Game 3, after being sidelined with blood clots in his calf. That could be the spark this team desperately needs. Because without him, the Bucks looked not just disjointed—they looked completely lost.
Social media? Oh, it was a firestorm. Bucks fans were livid , and rightfully so. Nobody expected a 67-43 deficit heading into halftime. This isn’t just about one bad game—it’s about a team that seems to have forgotten its identity when it matters most.
Here’s hoping they find their rhythm again—and fast. Because if this trend continues, it’s going to be a short and disappointing postseason run for a team that had championship expectations.
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