Injury Report : Damian Lillard injures achilles in Bucks' defeat

Injuries are mounting for the Milwaukee Bucks as they face a new challenge in their bid to bounce back from a 2-1 deficit against the Indiana Pacers in the first round. Already without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a calf strain, the Bucks saw Khris Middleton questionable before Friday's Game 3, where he managed 42 points in 41 minutes. However, Damian Lillard's Achilles injury aggravation late in the fourth quarter added to their woes, affecting him during overtime.

Lillard, who contributed 28 points on 6-of-20 shooting in 45 minutes, was scoreless in the extra period, yet remained on the court to assist Middleton, who made crucial 3-pointers to force both overtime and a fourth-quarter tie.

With Game 4 looming on Sunday in Indianapolis, Middleton's ankle twist from Game 2 and Lillard's injury concerns add uncertainty to Milwaukee's lineup. Despite the setbacks, the Bucks remain cautious with Antetokounmpo's return, prioritizing his full recovery over immediate playoff performance. Rivers emphasized that Antetokounmpo's comeback would only occur upon his complete recuperation, regardless of the series' outcome.


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