The latest NBA injury update from Milwaukee is that the Bucks’ star player Damian Lillard has reportedly suffered an injury, which is a blow to the team’s playoff prospects.
Chris Haynes, Senior NBA Insider for TNT and Bleacher Report, broke the news on his official X account (formerly Twitter), revealing that Lillard has a grade 1 Achilles strain and is doubtful for the upcoming playoff game against the Pacers.
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Losing Lillard would compound the Bucks’ problems, especially with Giannis already sidelined. The injury occurred during Game 3 against the Pacers, which the Bucks lost.
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Shams Charania of The Athletic corroborated Haynes’ report, stating that Lillard’s availability for Game 4 is in serious doubt due to the injury, exacerbated by playing through significant soreness.
The Bucks, currently leading 2-1 against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, have been heavily reliant on Lillard in Giannis’ absence. With Lillard’s status uncertain, the Bucks face a challenging Game 4.
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The absence of Lillard would be particularly challenging given the stellar form of Pacers’ stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.
The Bucks must muster all their resources to secure a victory in the upcoming game to avoid falling into a precarious position where the Pacers hold a significant advantage. Failure to win Game 4 would force the Bucks into an elimination game at home, adding further pressure to salvage their playoff hopes.