The Milwaukee Bucks had one star back for their must-win Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers.
Yet despite Damian Lillard playing, the Pacers' tough defense and superior depth gave them the edge in a 120–98 victory. Indiana won the series 4–2 and is now on to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
Lillard scored 28 points (shooting 7-for-16), though it was apparent he couldn't move as quickly and fluidly as usual with that strained right Achilles tendon. The Pacers defended Lillard from full-court, tiring him out and requiring the Bucks to take several seconds before getting into their offense each possession.