The Milwaukee Bucks might be getting some help for Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers.
Damian Lillard, the All-Star guard who has been out since late March after being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) blood clot in his right calf, is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s contest.
Injury Report – April 22 at Indiana
Out:
Tyler Smith (Left Ankle Sprain)Questionable:
Damian Lillard (Return to Competition Reconditioning)— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2025
Lillard missed the final 14 games of the regular season and Game 1 against Indiana on Saturday, but the Bucks consistently expressed optimism that he would be able to return at some point during the playoffs. When he was allowed to come off blood-thinning medication on Thursday, that increased the possibility of his return.
The Pacers handled the Bucks easily in Game 1, rolling out to a big halftime lead and cruising to a 117-98 victory. Without Lillard in the lineup, the Bucks were forced to lean on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who carried the load with 36 points. But no other Milwaukee starter reached double figures, and two of them — Kyle Kuzma and Taurean Prince — were held scoreless.
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