Overview

• Damian Lillard left Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter with a non-contact lower left leg injury and did not return.
• Lillard is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury, with fears it could be a torn Achilles tendon according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
• This injury follows Lillard's recent recovery from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, which sidelined him for the final 14 regular-season games and Game 1 of this series.
• The Bucks, already trailing the best-of-seven series 2-1, face mounting challenges as injuries to key players continue to disrupt their playoff campaigns.
• Milwaukee has dealt with repeated postseason health setbacks since their 2021 championship, including injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and now Lillard.