Lillard's slump could not hide the Bucks' reversal of light and the final quarter to defeat the Pacers

On January 1 , the NBA regular season ushered in a focus game, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-112 at home. However, in this game, the Bucks star Damian Lillard performed poorly, only 3 of 14 shots , 3 of 9 shots from beyond the three-point line , and only scored 9 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, accompanied by 4 turnovers. Despite this, the Bucks completed a wonderful reversal in the final quarter with the outstanding performance of other players.

In this game, Lillard's condition was worrying, especially in the first half. He missed all 7 shots and failed to contribute any points to the team. This slump continued into the second half. Although he finally opened his scoring account in the second half, his overall shooting percentage was still bleak. Throughout the game, his score remained in the single digits, and he hardly showed his usual super scoring ability.

Despite Lillard's slump, the Bucks showed strong team resilience. Antetokounmpo once again took on the team's offensive responsibility. He scored many times at critical moments in the game, laying the foundation for the Bucks' victory. In addition, the performance of role players should not be ignored. Portis and Connaughton's accurate shooting from the outside injected stable firepower into the Bucks.

The Bucks were able to complete the reversal, largely due to the improvement in defensive intensity and offensive efficiency in the final quarter. Through quick counterattacks and reasonable tactical adjustments, they played a smooth offense in the last quarter and effectively limited the Pacers' scoring.

Although the Bucks won the game, Lillard's poor performance was undoubtedly the biggest topic after the game. As one of the team's core players, his scoring and organizational skills are crucial to the Bucks' playoff prospects. Lillard needs to quickly adjust his form and regain his touch before he can shoulder the responsibility of leading the team forward with Antetokounmpo.

For the Bucks, this victory showed their resilience in the face of adversity and proved that the team can still win the game through overall performance when Lillard is in a slump. However, as the season progresses, the Bucks need more stable performances, especially the output of key players in important games.

For the Pacers, this game exposed their instability on both offense and defense at the critical moment of the final quarter. They need to stay focused at the end of the game, reduce mistakes, and improve defensive efficiency to be more competitive when facing strong enemies.

Although Lillard 's performance was disappointing, the Bucks completed the reversal with the outstanding performance of the team and once again consolidated their position as a strong team in the East. In future games, Lillard's state adjustment will become a key factor in the Bucks' road to the championship.