In the first round of the NBA playoffs, Damian Lillard scored an impressive 35 points in the first half against the Indiana Pacers, marking the most points scored in a half in Bucks playoff history. This performance places him second in NBA history for most points in a playoff game's first half, closely following Kevin Durant's 38 points achieved on April 26, 2019, against the Clippers. Lillard's achievement has significantly impacted the game, with the Bucks leading comfortably at halftime. This ties closely with Charles Barkley's record set on May 4, 1994.
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Durant's 38 tied the NBA playoff first-half record set by Charles Barkley for Phoenix against Golden State on May 4, 1994. So Dame is in seriously elite company. https://t.co/6e7k3tdcD3
Damian Lillard has 35 at halftime. This is the most by halftime of a playoff game since Kevin Durant had 38 on April 26, 2019 for Golden State vs. the Clippers.
Most points scored in 1st half of playoff game since 1997: Kevin Durant 38 vs Clippers G6 1st round 2019 Damian Lillard 35 vs Pacers tonight Lillard 34 vs Thunder G5 1st round 2019 Vince Carter 34 vs 76ers G3 2nd round 2001
Most points scored in 1st half of playoff game since 1997: Kevin Durant 38 vs Clippers G6 1st round 2019 Damian Lillard 35 vs Pacers tonight Lillard 34 vs Thunder G5 1st round 2019 Vince Carter 35 vs 76ers G3 2nd round 2001
Dame has 33 with 1:15 left in the first half. KD with 38 in a first half is the playoff record. Sleepy Floyd has the record for any half with 39.
Dame has 33 with 1:15 left in the half. KD with 38 in a half is the playoff record.
Most points scored in 1st quarter of playoff opener since at least 1997: Damian Lillard 19 tonight vs Pacers Steph Curry 16 vs Hou 2016 Chauncey Billups 16 vs NO 2009 Yao Ming 16 vs Por 2009 Tony Parker 16 vs Sac 2006 Tim Duncan 16 vs Min 2001 Steve Smith 16 vs Cha 1998
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