Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard not expected to play in Game 5 vs. Pacers
Run It Back: “Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, are not expected to play tonight in the potential elimination game 5.” @ShamsCharania updates on Damian and Giannis’ injuries.
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Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers have a commanding 3-1 lead on the Bucks, intend to close it out tonight in Milwaukee, 9:30 pm ET.
– Dame + Giannis doubtful
– TNT: Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready
– Officials: Scott Foster, Sean Wright, Sean Corbin
– All fans receiving a “Fear the Deer” towel – 12:04 PM
Pacers have a commanding 3-1 lead on the Bucks, intend to close it out tonight in Milwaukee, 9:30 pm ET.
– Dame + Giannis doubtful
– TNT: Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready
– Officials: Scott Foster, Sean Wright, Sean Corbin
– All fans receiving a “Fear the Deer” towel – 12:04 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
NBA PLAYOFF HISTORY
8 3’s
3 Blocks
Vince Carter, 2001
Damian Lillard, 2021
Klay Thompson, 2022
DERRICK WHTE, Monday
End of list. – 4:34 AM
NBA PLAYOFF HISTORY
8 3’s
3 Blocks
Vince Carter, 2001
Damian Lillard, 2021
Klay Thompson, 2022
DERRICK WHTE, Monday
End of list. – 4:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players to average 20/5/5 on 50% shooting in the playoffs:
Giannis
Jokic
J-Dub
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/VrgNs8H7QD – 11:03 PM
Active players to average 20/5/5 on 50% shooting in the playoffs:
Giannis
Jokic
J-Dub
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/VrgNs8H7QD – 11:03 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
It could be the Bucks final game of the season tomorrow night.
It could also be the final game in a Bucks uniform for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jae Crowder, Danilo Gallinari and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. All are in the final year of their contracts. – 9:08 PM
It could be the Bucks final game of the season tomorrow night.
It could also be the final game in a Bucks uniform for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jae Crowder, Danilo Gallinari and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. All are in the final year of their contracts. – 9:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
On site achilles tests are pretty accurate, so optimism about Porzingis’ achilles will probably prove accurate. But a significant calf strain could still knock Porzingis out for some time, as we’ve seen with Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 9:07 PM
On site achilles tests are pretty accurate, so optimism about Porzingis’ achilles will probably prove accurate. But a significant calf strain could still knock Porzingis out for some time, as we’ve seen with Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 9:07 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
It’s always weird when we have a random spike of a specific injury but a variety of calf injuries are causing problems throughout the NBA playoffs. Giannis (soleus), Dame (Achilles), Jamal Murray (calf), and now Porzingis. Heck, Luke Kornet just returned from a calf strain of… – 8:55 PM
It’s always weird when we have a random spike of a specific injury but a variety of calf injuries are causing problems throughout the NBA playoffs. Giannis (soleus), Dame (Achilles), Jamal Murray (calf), and now Porzingis. Heck, Luke Kornet just returned from a calf strain of… – 8:55 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard are doubtful to play in Game 5 as the #Bucks face elimination jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 8:13 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard are doubtful to play in Game 5 as the #Bucks face elimination jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 8:13 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Both Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are listed as doubtful for Game 5 on Tuesday – 6:55 PM
Both Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are listed as doubtful for Game 5 on Tuesday – 6:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most threes this playoffs:
17 — Myles Turner
17 — James Harden
16 — Kyrie Iring
16 — Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/wVDHAepe9J – 2:34 PM
Most threes this playoffs:
17 — Myles Turner
17 — James Harden
16 — Kyrie Iring
16 — Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/wVDHAepe9J – 2:34 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
The playoffs are a chess match.
Yes, the Bucks are a much weaker opponent without Giannis and Dame. But in chess, when your best pieces are missing, strategy becomes that much more important.
On Rivers v Carlisle, the undercard.
For @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5457056/2024/0… – 10:06 AM
The playoffs are a chess match.
Yes, the Bucks are a much weaker opponent without Giannis and Dame. But in chess, when your best pieces are missing, strategy becomes that much more important.
On Rivers v Carlisle, the undercard.
For @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5457056/2024/0… – 10:06 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Only 12 teams have come back from 3-1 down in a series to advance (the ’16 Cavs won a Finals).
Unsure how long they’d have to go for these to happen, but the #Bucks ‘optimistic’ Giannis Antetokounmpo can play in series, Damian Lillard not being shut down jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 7:32 AM
Only 12 teams have come back from 3-1 down in a series to advance (the ’16 Cavs won a Finals).
Unsure how long they’d have to go for these to happen, but the #Bucks ‘optimistic’ Giannis Antetokounmpo can play in series, Damian Lillard not being shut down jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 7:32 AM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Friday night’s loss may prove to be the death knell for this team. Right there for the taking and heading back home at 2-2. Even if you play the rest of the series w/o Giannis and Dame asking that shorthanded group to take 3 games is a heavy lift with no margin for error – 9:33 PM
Friday night’s loss may prove to be the death knell for this team. Right there for the taking and heading back home at 2-2. Even if you play the rest of the series w/o Giannis and Dame asking that shorthanded group to take 3 games is a heavy lift with no margin for error – 9:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 7+ threes and 3+ blocks in a playoff game over the last 20 seasons:
Klay
Dame
Steph
And Myles Turner. pic.twitter.com/PD82bGUgMg – 9:32 PM
Players with 7+ threes and 3+ blocks in a playoff game over the last 20 seasons:
Klay
Dame
Steph
And Myles Turner. pic.twitter.com/PD82bGUgMg – 9:32 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
This is honestly amazing… the Bucks might lose both of these games in Indiana but just to hang in there today and to a possession away in OT with Khris and Dame each on one leg – 9:02 PM
This is honestly amazing… the Bucks might lose both of these games in Indiana but just to hang in there today and to a possession away in OT with Khris and Dame each on one leg – 9:02 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Are these last two games the most Pat Connaughton has ever dribbled? Like, even at Notre Dame? – 8:50 PM
Are these last two games the most Pat Connaughton has ever dribbled? Like, even at Notre Dame? – 8:50 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
With Middleton limping off to go with no Giannis, no Lillard and no Portis (after opening minutes), Bucks are turning into this Monty Python guy. #justafleshwound pic.twitter.com/ZBW25TIoSP – 8:33 PM
With Middleton limping off to go with no Giannis, no Lillard and no Portis (after opening minutes), Bucks are turning into this Monty Python guy. #justafleshwound pic.twitter.com/ZBW25TIoSP – 8:33 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Between Dame/Giannis injuries, Bobby’s ejection, and now watching Gallo try to stay upright this game might need to be moved to Corncob TV pic.twitter.com/OPhy1JDXXF – 7:55 PM
Between Dame/Giannis injuries, Bobby’s ejection, and now watching Gallo try to stay upright this game might need to be moved to Corncob TV pic.twitter.com/OPhy1JDXXF – 7:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bucks top 3 scorers this season:
1. Giannis
2. Dame
3. Portis
Tough. pic.twitter.com/DhgVHM25eD – 7:52 PM
Bucks top 3 scorers this season:
1. Giannis
2. Dame
3. Portis
Tough. pic.twitter.com/DhgVHM25eD – 7:52 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton is in the starting lineup for the Pacers. He was added to the 6:30pm injury report with low back spasms.
Khris Middleton is available and Malik Beasley replaces Lillard in the lineup. – 6:35 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is in the starting lineup for the Pacers. He was added to the 6:30pm injury report with low back spasms.
Khris Middleton is available and Malik Beasley replaces Lillard in the lineup. – 6:35 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton is in the starting lineup for the Pacers.
Khris Middleton is available and Malik Beasley replaces Lillard in the lineup. – 6:33 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is in the starting lineup for the Pacers.
Khris Middleton is available and Malik Beasley replaces Lillard in the lineup. – 6:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
🔔Bucks ‘optimistic’ Giannis Antetokounmpo can play in series, Damian Lillard not being shut down jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 6:17 PM
🔔Bucks ‘optimistic’ Giannis Antetokounmpo can play in series, Damian Lillard not being shut down jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 6:17 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Doc Rivers tells reporters Dame is NOT shut down for the rest of the series and he’s optimistic Giannis will play in this series yet, adding he was able to run with no resistance – 5:37 PM
Doc Rivers tells reporters Dame is NOT shut down for the rest of the series and he’s optimistic Giannis will play in this series yet, adding he was able to run with no resistance – 5:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers-Bucks Game 4 tonight at 7pm ET
– TNT: Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready
– Officials: James Capers, Brian Forte, Brent Barnaky
– Lillard and Antetokounmpo OUT
– Gold towels on every seat
fieldhousefiles.com/p/injuries-a-d… pic.twitter.com/0HaKLLoiu1 – 2:33 PM
Pacers-Bucks Game 4 tonight at 7pm ET
– TNT: Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready
– Officials: James Capers, Brian Forte, Brent Barnaky
– Lillard and Antetokounmpo OUT
– Gold towels on every seat
fieldhousefiles.com/p/injuries-a-d… pic.twitter.com/0HaKLLoiu1 – 2:33 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Damian Lillard
Jimmy Butler
Kawhi Leonard
Zion Williamson
Terry Rozier
Julius Randle
The all-injured team in these playoffs probably could team up to have a shot at winning the whole thing. – 1:57 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Damian Lillard
Jimmy Butler
Kawhi Leonard
Zion Williamson
Terry Rozier
Julius Randle
The all-injured team in these playoffs probably could team up to have a shot at winning the whole thing. – 1:57 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lillard, Antetokounmpo officially out for Bucks for Game 4 Sunday vs. Pacers
A loss will have the Bucks in a 1-3 hole this series they will struggle to climb out if even if healthy.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lilla… – 12:39 PM
Lillard, Antetokounmpo officially out for Bucks for Game 4 Sunday vs. Pacers
A loss will have the Bucks in a 1-3 hole this series they will struggle to climb out if even if healthy.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lilla… – 12:39 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 4 as short-handed Bucks visit Pacers cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 12:23 PM
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 4 as short-handed Bucks visit Pacers cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 12:23 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Milwaukee Bucks without Antetokounmpo, Lillard vs Pacers sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… – 12:19 PM
Milwaukee Bucks without Antetokounmpo, Lillard vs Pacers sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… – 12:19 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have both been ruled out for Game 4 tonight vs Pacers – 11:59 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have both been ruled out for Game 4 tonight vs Pacers – 11:59 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have both been ruled out for Game 4 tonight.
Khris Middleton is probable after shootaround. – 11:59 AM
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have both been ruled out for Game 4 tonight.
Khris Middleton is probable after shootaround. – 11:59 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are out for tonight’s Game 4, the Bucks say. – 11:58 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are out for tonight’s Game 4, the Bucks say. – 11:58 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Milwaukee Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are out for tonight’s game at Indiana. – 11:58 AM
Milwaukee Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are out for tonight’s game at Indiana. – 11:58 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
both Giannis and Dame Lillard (Achilles) have been ruled out of Game 4 Sunday for the Bucks. – 11:50 AM
both Giannis and Dame Lillard (Achilles) have been ruled out of Game 4 Sunday for the Bucks. – 11:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are listed as doubtful by the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers #NBAPlayoffs #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 1:50 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are listed as doubtful by the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers #NBAPlayoffs #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 1:50 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
NEW: On Damian Lillard re-aggrevating an Achilles injury, Antetokounmpo yet to play and how the dominant storyline in the #NBAPlayoffs is player availability.
A familiar issue for the Pacers, but not this postseason.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/injuries-a-d… – 8:42 PM
NEW: On Damian Lillard re-aggrevating an Achilles injury, Antetokounmpo yet to play and how the dominant storyline in the #NBAPlayoffs is player availability.
A familiar issue for the Pacers, but not this postseason.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/injuries-a-d… – 8:42 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
From last night: Haliburton hits game-winner, becomes fourth Pacer to record a playoff triple-double; Pacers entertain in first playoff home game in five years; Middleton goes off but Lillard leaves injured.
Plus, several notable people in the stands.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze… pic.twitter.com/hqe4biUHRz – 6:23 PM
From last night: Haliburton hits game-winner, becomes fourth Pacer to record a playoff triple-double; Pacers entertain in first playoff home game in five years; Middleton goes off but Lillard leaves injured.
Plus, several notable people in the stands.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/at-the-buzze… pic.twitter.com/hqe4biUHRz – 6:23 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
🔔Bucks injury updates: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard doubtful for Game 4 vs. Pacers jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 5:57 PM
🔔Bucks injury updates: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard doubtful for Game 4 vs. Pacers jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 5:57 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Both Giannis Antetokounmpo (left soleus strain) and Damian Lillard (right Achilles tendinitis) are listed as doubtful for Game 4 on Sunday vs Pacers – 5:46 PM
Both Giannis Antetokounmpo (left soleus strain) and Damian Lillard (right Achilles tendinitis) are listed as doubtful for Game 4 on Sunday vs Pacers – 5:46 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bucks injury report for Game 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are both listed as doubtful. Chris Livingston has already been ruled out.
Khris Middleton is probable. – 5:35 PM
Bucks injury report for Game 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are both listed as doubtful. Chris Livingston has already been ruled out.
Khris Middleton is probable. – 5:35 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Re: Damian Lillard: A Grade 1 Achilles strain is considered mild but can be a problematic injury that lingers. Average time lost for in-season nondescript Achilles strains is 10 days (4.2 games). – 4:20 PM
Re: Damian Lillard: A Grade 1 Achilles strain is considered mild but can be a problematic injury that lingers. Average time lost for in-season nondescript Achilles strains is 10 days (4.2 games). – 4:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks injury updates on 
Giannis Antetokounmpo, 📈Khris Middleton and 📉Damian Lillard for Game 4 vs. Pacers jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 2:41 PM
#Bucks injury updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo, 📈Khris Middleton and 📉Damian Lillard for Game 4 vs. Pacers jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 2:41 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Updated story with comments today from Doc Rivers: Damian Lillard suffers strained Achilles, Rivers says he’s ‘not looking great’ for Game 4
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:06 PM
Updated story with comments today from Doc Rivers: Damian Lillard suffers strained Achilles, Rivers says he’s ‘not looking great’ for Game 4
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Bucks’ Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers
apnews.com/article/damian… – 1:40 PM
Bucks’ Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers
apnews.com/article/damian… – 1:40 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard injury: Bucks star doubtful for Game 4 vs. Pacers with Achilles tendon strain cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 1:28 PM
Damian Lillard injury: Bucks star doubtful for Game 4 vs. Pacers with Achilles tendon strain cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 1:28 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Damian Lillard has a strained Achilles, sources told ESPN.
Lillard was wearing a walking boot today following a team film session. The injury had been bothering him for a while and he aggravated it in the 4th quarter of Game 3 – 1:22 PM
Damian Lillard has a strained Achilles, sources told ESPN.
Lillard was wearing a walking boot today following a team film session. The injury had been bothering him for a while and he aggravated it in the 4th quarter of Game 3 – 1:22 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Damian Lillard suffers strained Achilles, is in a walking boot and may miss Game 4
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 1:06 PM
Damian Lillard suffers strained Achilles, is in a walking boot and may miss Game 4
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 1:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame this playoffs:
32.3 PPG
5.3 APG
5.3 3PM
44.4 3P%
96.4 FT%
Leading the Bucks in points, assists and threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/dam… – 1:00 PM
Dame this playoffs:
32.3 PPG
5.3 APG
5.3 3PM
44.4 3P%
96.4 FT%
Leading the Bucks in points, assists and threes. statmuse.com/nba/player/dam… – 1:00 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Milwaukee Bucks’s Damian Lillard questionable for Game-4 sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… – 12:50 PM
Milwaukee Bucks’s Damian Lillard questionable for Game-4 sportando.basketball/en/milwaukee-b… – 12:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
News of Lillard’s injury coming out as the Pacers wrap up practice.
Up 2-1, no Giannis and perhaps no Dame … they must take advantage of the circumstances. Regardless, Bucks are going to be the more tired team for G4.
Even before dropping 42pts, Middleton was questionable. – 12:47 PM
News of Lillard’s injury coming out as the Pacers wrap up practice.
Up 2-1, no Giannis and perhaps no Dame … they must take advantage of the circumstances. Regardless, Bucks are going to be the more tired team for G4.
Even before dropping 42pts, Middleton was questionable. – 12:47 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles and there is serious doubt over his availability for Game 4 on Sunday, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/MYitM6VQQl – 12:46 PM
Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles and there is serious doubt over his availability for Game 4 on Sunday, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/MYitM6VQQl – 12:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles and there serious doubt over his availability for Game 4 on Sunday, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/Bpv8chHFq6 – 12:46 PM
Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles and there serious doubt over his availability for Game 4 on Sunday, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/Bpv8chHFq6 – 12:46 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a Grade 1 Achilles strain and is doubtful for Game 4 at Indiana on Sunday, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/J51fl0B73t – 12:42 PM
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a Grade 1 Achilles strain and is doubtful for Game 4 at Indiana on Sunday, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/J51fl0B73t – 12:42 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles, is in a walking boot and there is serious doubt over his availability for Game 4 vs. Pacers on Sunday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/jQUJpovsSM – 12:41 PM
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles, is in a walking boot and there is serious doubt over his availability for Game 4 vs. Pacers on Sunday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/jQUJpovsSM – 12:41 PM
More on this storyline
Tony East: Tyrese Haliburton is questionable with lower back spasms tomorrow for Game 5. Bennedict Mathurin is out. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are doubtful. Khris MIddleton and Patrick Beverley are probable. -via Twitter @TonyREast / April 29, 2024
Shams Charania: There is doubt that Bucks All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) and Damian Lillard (Achilles tendon strain) will be able to play in potential elimination Game 5 vs. Pacers on Tuesday down 3-1, sources say. Both have tricky strains that complicate returns and create risk. pic.twitter.com/O235igT1D7 -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / April 29, 2024
Eric Nehm: What was Damian Lillard able to do today? Doc Rivers: “Nothing. (laughs) No, he did treatment. We kept him back, he didn’t go to the shootaround.” -via Twitter @eric_nehm / April 28, 2024
You can rest assured that multiple teams around the league are poised to immediately begin tracking the Bucks’ offseason closely — monitoring, of course, is the go-to Twitter verb for these situations — to see how Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to such a disappointing outcome. -via marcstein.substack.com / April 30, 2024