Damian Lillard aggravated Achilles injury, hopes to be ready for Game 4
Jamal Collier: Damian Lillard said Pascal Siakam landed on his foot, which twisted his knee in the first quarter. He said he then aggravated an Achilles injury in the 4th quarter He’s hoping to get out ahead of the rehab/treatment process to get some explosiveness back for Game 4
Source: Twitter @JamalCollier
Source: Twitter @JamalCollier
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Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
First, #Bucks guard Damian Lillard twisted up his left knee – only to come back afterward.
Then, he aggravates an Achilles tendon that renders him a decoy in OT.
So, ready to go in Game 4?
“I mean, that’s the plan.”
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 10:48 PM
First, #Bucks guard Damian Lillard twisted up his left knee – only to come back afterward.
Then, he aggravates an Achilles tendon that renders him a decoy in OT.
So, ready to go in Game 4?
“I mean, that’s the plan.”
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 10:48 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Dame Lillard on his Achilles injury and if he’ll play in Game 4: “That’s the plan.” pic.twitter.com/FZp5aORglz – 9:50 PM
Dame Lillard on his Achilles injury and if he’ll play in Game 4: “That’s the plan.” pic.twitter.com/FZp5aORglz – 9:50 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Damian Lillard said Pascal Siakam landed on his foot, which twisted his knee in the first quarter. He said he then aggravated an Achilles injury in the 4th quarter
He’s hoping to get out ahead of the rehab/treatment process to get some explosiveness back for Game 4 – 9:39 PM
Damian Lillard said Pascal Siakam landed on his foot, which twisted his knee in the first quarter. He said he then aggravated an Achilles injury in the 4th quarter
He’s hoping to get out ahead of the rehab/treatment process to get some explosiveness back for Game 4 – 9:39 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Damian Lillard went to the locker room with an Achilles injury before playing the rest of Game 3.
“Dame was really struggling. In the overtime, he said I’ll be the decoy. I just can’t go, as far as explosion.” – 9:00 PM
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Damian Lillard went to the locker room with an Achilles injury before playing the rest of Game 3.
“Dame was really struggling. In the overtime, he said I’ll be the decoy. I just can’t go, as far as explosion.” – 9:00 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Most surprising thing in the box score for me was that Lillard hit just six of 20 shots. – 8:43 PM
Most surprising thing in the box score for me was that Lillard hit just six of 20 shots. – 8:43 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Bucks lose. This play by Dame is on my mind.
Final minute of regulation. Grifts for a foul on minor contact by tossing up an ugly shot. Flops.
Scored 28 points but went 6/20. Middleton is giving Milwaukee everything he can with Giannis out, but Lillard needs to be much better. pic.twitter.com/RgCle86X9L – 8:38 PM
Bucks lose. This play by Dame is on my mind.
Final minute of regulation. Grifts for a foul on minor contact by tossing up an ugly shot. Flops.
Scored 28 points but went 6/20. Middleton is giving Milwaukee everything he can with Giannis out, but Lillard needs to be much better. pic.twitter.com/RgCle86X9L – 8:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Beautiful ATO by Doc knowing they’d put 2 on the ball on Dame and there’d be no body to take Middleton after Lopez then screened for him. Turner figured it out just a little late and got a decent contest but it banked in. Maybe Pacers should consider fouling if they up 3 in 2OT? – 8:31 PM
Beautiful ATO by Doc knowing they’d put 2 on the ball on Dame and there’d be no body to take Middleton after Lopez then screened for him. Turner figured it out just a little late and got a decent contest but it banked in. Maybe Pacers should consider fouling if they up 3 in 2OT? – 8:31 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Baffling that the Pacers aren’t fouling like they had all season. Easy opportunity was there with Lillard.
Don’t care that he’s 12/12 at the line, I’ll take those chances up 3.
Instead, Middleton drains another 3-pointer to tie the game. – 8:31 PM
Baffling that the Pacers aren’t fouling like they had all season. Easy opportunity was there with Lillard.
Don’t care that he’s 12/12 at the line, I’ll take those chances up 3.
Instead, Middleton drains another 3-pointer to tie the game. – 8:31 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Not ideal that Dame looks hobbled as the last play is coming up – 8:13 PM
Not ideal that Dame looks hobbled as the last play is coming up – 8:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I understand Lillard’s frustration because that call has been there for him all night – 8:11 PM
I understand Lillard’s frustration because that call has been there for him all night – 8:11 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Lillard and Middleton getting those first half of the season calls right now – 7:58 PM
Lillard and Middleton getting those first half of the season calls right now – 7:58 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This is just nasty stuff from Dame pic.twitter.com/kyGbZ85J0P – 7:49 PM
This is just nasty stuff from Dame pic.twitter.com/kyGbZ85J0P – 7:49 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Gap gap gap. Bucks defending Dame like they’ve never seen play. – 7:48 PM
Gap gap gap. Bucks defending Dame like they’ve never seen play. – 7:48 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bucks nearly get a third straight 3-pointer from Lillard. Instead, missed it and Portis put it in.
12-2 Bucks run and they have their first lead of the game.
Pacers’ offense has stalled. – 7:48 PM
Bucks nearly get a third straight 3-pointer from Lillard. Instead, missed it and Portis put it in.
12-2 Bucks run and they have their first lead of the game.
Pacers’ offense has stalled. – 7:48 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lillard buried his third 3-pointer and suddenly the Bucks are within two points with 10mins left.
Carlisle uses a timeout after they’re outscored 7-2 to start the 4Q. – 7:41 PM
Lillard buried his third 3-pointer and suddenly the Bucks are within two points with 10mins left.
Carlisle uses a timeout after they’re outscored 7-2 to start the 4Q. – 7:41 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Lillard and PatBev have both snoozed on blockouts on Hali tonight. Four easy points for Indy. – 7:22 PM
Lillard and PatBev have both snoozed on blockouts on Hali tonight. Four easy points for Indy. – 7:22 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers up 67-55 at half, didn’t lose too much ground in the 2Q — their worst.
They shot it well (51%) & were +21 from distance. Lillard wasn’t a huge factor, but Middleton (19pts) elevated his play. Bucks starting to have success in the paint.
Turner has 15pts, Toppin w/ 14. – 6:46 PM
Pacers up 67-55 at half, didn’t lose too much ground in the 2Q — their worst.
They shot it well (51%) & were +21 from distance. Lillard wasn’t a huge factor, but Middleton (19pts) elevated his play. Bucks starting to have success in the paint.
Turner has 15pts, Toppin w/ 14. – 6:46 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Did the referees just make a decision to start calling those BS fouls feeling contact and throwing up crap again midway through the 3rd of PHI/NYK last night? That Dame one on TJ was miserable. – 6:24 PM
Did the referees just make a decision to start calling those BS fouls feeling contact and throwing up crap again midway through the 3rd of PHI/NYK last night? That Dame one on TJ was miserable. – 6:24 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Damian Lillard has rejoined the team on the bench and is checking back into the game – 6:17 PM
Damian Lillard has rejoined the team on the bench and is checking back into the game – 6:17 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers up 17 after 1 and Dame’s health is a big question.
Quite a varied 1Q. Pacers assisted on 14 of 17FGs, made five 3s and their bench was +17.
Bucks are 0/6 from 3, but outscored the Pacers from the FT line 10-0. – 6:14 PM
Pacers up 17 after 1 and Dame’s health is a big question.
Quite a varied 1Q. Pacers assisted on 14 of 17FGs, made five 3s and their bench was +17.
Bucks are 0/6 from 3, but outscored the Pacers from the FT line 10-0. – 6:14 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I’ve got a high level of concern for Lillard’s left knee. The defender landed on his heel right as Lillard landed, forcing his knee forward and inward. – 6:09 PM
I’ve got a high level of concern for Lillard’s left knee. The defender landed on his heel right as Lillard landed, forcing his knee forward and inward. – 6:09 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Opposite of G1, Pacers are knocking down 3s.
They’re 5/13, Bucks are 0/6.
And now Lillard (left knee) is back in the locker room. – 6:09 PM
Opposite of G1, Pacers are knocking down 3s.
They’re 5/13, Bucks are 0/6.
And now Lillard (left knee) is back in the locker room. – 6:09 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Damian Lillard is now gingerly walking back to the Bucks’ locker room.
Worst-case scenario for Milwaukee if they are now without Giannis and Lillard. – 6:08 PM
Damian Lillard is now gingerly walking back to the Bucks’ locker room.
Worst-case scenario for Milwaukee if they are now without Giannis and Lillard. – 6:08 PM
🤦🏿Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Damian Lillard went down on the floor and was grabbing his left leg in pain. He had to be helped to the Bucks bench – 6:06 PM
Damian Lillard went down on the floor and was grabbing his left leg in pain. He had to be helped to the Bucks bench – 6:06 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Damian Lillard came down on a layup attempt (contested by Siakam) and is clutching his left knee. In serious pain.
Trying to walk it off. – 6:06 PM
Damian Lillard came down on a layup attempt (contested by Siakam) and is clutching his left knee. In serious pain.
Trying to walk it off. – 6:06 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Playoff leaders in free throw attempts:
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1. Joel Embiid (45)
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2. Jalen Brunson (27)
3. AD (20)
4. Jarrett Allen (19)
5. KD | Jokic | Dame | Suggs | Tatum (16) – 9:23 AM
Playoff leaders in free throw attempts:
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1. Joel Embiid (45)
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2. Jalen Brunson (27)
3. AD (20)
4. Jarrett Allen (19)
5. KD | Jokic | Dame | Suggs | Tatum (16) – 9:23 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Fewest FGAs in 50+ point playoff game, NBA History:
Embiid 19
Cousy 22
J. Murray 24
Dame 24
Giannis 25 – 10:21 PM
Fewest FGAs in 50+ point playoff game, NBA History:
Embiid 19
Cousy 22
J. Murray 24
Dame 24
Giannis 25 – 10:21 PM
More on this storyline
Eric Nehm: Doc Rivers, on Damian Lillard: “I think it’s his Achilles again, so we’ll see.” Rivers: “Honestly, Dame was really struggling. In the overtime, he literally said, ‘I’ll be the decoy. I just can’t go as far as explosion.’ So I thought Dame just being out there was huge for us.” -via Twitter @eric_nehm / April 26, 2024
ClutchPoints: Damian Lillard went down and grabbed his knee after this play with Pascal Siakam. Hope he’s okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/9dqU5mR4hh -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 26, 2024
Eric Nehm: Damian Lillard is on the ground after that finish, grabbing at his left knee. He eventually got up and made his way to the bench, but he was hopping on his right leg all the way to the bench. -via Twitter @eric_nehm / April 26, 2024