INDIANAPOLIS — After seeing Indiana's defense stifle the Milwaukee Bucks' shooters, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear to his team that it needs to be even better in Game 2.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, attempts a shot during a game against Indiana on Saturday in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard, center, heads to the basket past Milwaukee Bucks' Kyle Kuzma (18) and Brook Lopez, right, during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell (9) heads to the basket as Milwaukee Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr., left, and AJ Green, right, defend during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, tries to keep control of the ball as Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith, right, defends during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis (9) heads to the basket during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. (3) passes as Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) watches during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez (11) reaches for a loose ball along with Indiana Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin (00) and Myles Turner, right, during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez (11) heads to the basket as Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) heads to the basket as Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam (43) defends during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) battles with Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner, right, during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) looks to pass as Milwaukee Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. (3) defends during the second half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
