The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks squared off in a thrilling Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, but it wasn’t just the players who stole the spotlight. A Pacers fan held up a free throw clock for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, poking fun at his notoriously lengthy free throw routine, while the entire arena loudly joined the count.
The fan’s free throw clock, complete with a countdown timer, became an instant hit among the home crowd. Every time Antetokounmpo stepped to the line, the clock was raised, drawing cheers from Pacers supporters. The gesture was a nod to the NBA’s 10-second rule for free throws, which Giannis has occasionally been criticized for exceeding.
Pacers fan brought out a Giannis FT clock while he was at the line 💀⏰ pic.twitter.com/y5ySYsQWTh
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The antics even seemed to have an impact on Antetokounmpo, who shot just 6-for-10 from the line in the game. The Pacers capitalized on his struggles, maintaining their composure and securing a hard-fought 123-115 victory to take a 2-0 series lead.
The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 assists, while Pascal Siakam added 24 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Bucks, Antetokounmpo delivered a strong overall performance with 34 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists, with Damian Lillard, returning from injury, contributing for only 14 points on 4-13 shooting, on a night where the entire Bucks team struggled to find consistency in their offensive execution.
With the series shifting to Milwaukee for Game 3, the Bucks will need to regroup and address their weaknesses. The Pacers, meanwhile, will look to maintain their momentum and continue their push for a deep playoff run.
