The Indiana Pacers overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoffs series on April 19.

Bennedict Mathurin shines in his NBA playoffs debut, helping the Indiana Pacers to a 19-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

(AP Photo/AJ Mast) Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis ...

Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers reacts after a three-point basket in the victory over the Milwaukee Bucks ...

The Pacers beat the Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, with Siakam scoring 25 and Antetokounmpo 36 points.

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The Milwaukee Bucks started Game 1 of the playoffs cold and couldn't complete a rally in 117-98 loss to Pacers.