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Damian Lillard Upgraded to Questionable for Game 2 After Rapid Recovery

The Bucks star, sidelined since March with a blood clot, is making significant progress but his Game 2 status remains uncertain.

Mar 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks wore a small patch to honor former player Junior Bridgeman who passed away this week. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File Photo
The Milwaukee Bucks have listed star guard Damian Lillard as 'questionable' to play in game two of their NBA playoff series against Indiana after he completed treatment for a blood clot
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Overview

  • Damian Lillard has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, marking a potential return after over a month away due to deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.
  • The Bucks announced last week that Lillard was cleared for full basketball activity after completing blood-thinning treatment and passing medical evaluations.
  • Lillard participated in his first full practice on April 17 and has continued to show progress, though coach Doc Rivers has not confirmed his availability for Game 2.
  • The Bucks struggled offensively in Lillard's absence during Game 1, shooting just 9-for-37 from three-point range in a 117-98 loss to Indiana.
  • Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists during the regular season and could provide a critical boost to Milwaukee's playoff hopes if cleared to play.