Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is believed to have suffered a left Achilles tear in Sport 4 in opposition to the Indiana Pacers. NBA Insider Chris Haynes was first to report.
Halfway by the primary quarter, Lillard moved ahead for an offensive rebound close to the three-point line. When tapping it to Gary Trent Jr. within the nook, he instantly fell to the bottom and grabbed the again of his left ankle. Because the Pacers hurried down the courtroom, he remained on the ground.
“They’re gonna do a picture tomorrow, clearly it’s decrease leg,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers mentioned after the sport. “Simply being trustworthy, it’s not very promising.”
Sadly, almost definitely the Achilles for Dame. Brutal for him and the Bucks. What a tough couple years for him.pic.twitter.com/xDWnaDQuy4
— Vivek Jacob (@vivekmjacob) April 28, 2025
It has been a brutal month or so for Lillard having been beforehand missed time after being recognized with a blood clot in his proper calf.
“This can be a powerful one, actually,” Rivers mentioned. “Blood clot, adopted by this, it’s simply powerful. That’s why you’ve got teammates and household round him. He’s simply such an ideal, freakin dude. On a basketball degree however, extra importantly, as a teammate and a father and all that stuff. Nobody deserves it, however golly, you take a look at him. That’s why I really feel unhealthy.
“I’ve seen accidents deflate groups however tonight, that one damage. I believed our guys tried nevertheless it was powerful.”
Bucks Fall Aside With out Lillard
With Lillard out of the combo, the offense struggled to remain afloat.
Indiana did their homework after a powerful loss in Sport 3 and had been a lot sharper right here. It was a three-point sport when Lillard received injured and the Pacers went on to win 129-103.
Giannis Antetokounmpo did all he might as soon as once more with 28 factors, 15 rebounds, six assists, and a steal. There was little assist from the rest of the starters as Kyle Kuzma, Brook Lopez, and Gary Trent Jr. mixed for 15 factors. Lillard left the sport scoreless in six minutes.
Kevin Porter Jr. had 23 factors, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists off the bench.
With out Lillard, the Bucks face an uphill process attempting to maintain their season alive in Sport 5.
Indiana will play host for that sport on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. EST.
