Social media reacts to familiar stellar first half by Bucks' Damian Lillard in Game 2 of NBA Playoffs

Emmett Prosser, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Damian Lillard's Game 2 stat sheet looked pretty similar to his Game 1 numbers in the first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after 24 minutes.

When the postseason clock starts, it's obvious Lillard's game ticks a little differently.

And if you want to watch "Dame Time" in full effect, it's apparent that you better be in your seat on time.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo out for a second consecutive game due to a left calf injury, Lillard has assumed the alpha role in the Bucks' offense from the time the ball was tipped at Fiserv Forum Tuesday night.

He's scored 26 points in the first half ( including hitting 6 of 11 three-pointers). Lillard is averaging an eye-popping 30.5 points in the first half of the the first two games of the series.

NBA social media had plenty to say about Lillard scoring 61 points in the first two games before the third quarter:

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) argues a call during the first half of their playoff game against the Indiana Pacers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) argues a call during the first half of their playoff game against the Indiana Pacers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Some fans noted however that that the Lillard show needed a supporting cast in the second half.

And sure, he may have come out of the locker room in a Green Lantern cape, but let's not get carried away.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Another hot playoff start by Damian Lillard has social media buzzing

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