Siakam, tasked with the difficult job of being the Pacers’ primary defender on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, was a difference-maker on both ends of the floor. The three-time All-Star led all Pacers scorers with 25 points, shooting 10-for-15 from the field and 3-for-5 from 3.

Heading into the first round of the playoffs, the Indiana Pacers were extremely confident. Playing the same Milwaukee Bucks team that they took down last year in the playoffs, they felt like they could do the same this year.