Damian Lillard

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Bucks' Damian Lillard Drama: From Injury Scare to Epic Comeback

Damian Lillard - Injury Updates - Milwaukee Bucks - NBA Playoffs

Drama unfolds as Damian Lillard exits Game 3 with a knee injury only to make a heroic return. Find out more here!

In a stunning turn of events during Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers, guard Damian Lillard left the court with an apparent knee injury, sending shockwaves through the arena. Fans held their breath as Lillard headed to the locker room, leaving the Bucks without a key player early in the game. However, to everyone's relief, Lillard made a triumphant comeback to the court, defying all odds and inspiring his team.

As the game intensified and headed into overtime with a tied score of 111-111, the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo added to the pressure on the Bucks. Despite the challenges, Lillard's resilience and determination shone through as he continued to play through the discomfort of his injury, showcasing true sportsmanship.

In a surprising twist, news circulated that Damian Lillard had been playing through a leg injury, further highlighting his dedication to the game and his team. The Bucks and Pacers faced off in a nail-biting matchup, with Lillard's presence on the court becoming a symbol of strength and perseverance for both teams.

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Lillard's condition, it was revealed that he plans to push through and play in Game 4 against the Pacers, displaying unwavering commitment to his team and the playoffs. The Bucks' coach, Doc Rivers, provided updates on Lillard's injury, raising concern but also acknowledging the player's extraordinary spirit and willingness to compete at the highest level.

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Bucks' Damian Lillard returns after apparent knee injury in Game 3 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard left Game 3 of a first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after suffering an apparent knee injury, ...

Bucks' Damian Lillard: Heads to locker room (CBSSports.com)

Lillard left Friday's Game 3 with 2:13 remaining in the first quarter due to an apparent left knee injury and went to the locker room, Tony East of SI.com ...

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Bucks and Pacers head to overtime tied 111-111 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for Game 3 as the Bucks take on the Pacers today in Indianapolis.

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Bucks guard Damian Lillard exits Game 3 playoff game in first ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Bucks star guard Damian Lillard exited Game 3 playoff game in first quarter with left knee injury before returning.

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Damian Lillard injury updates: Bucks PG playing through leg injury ... (DraftKings Nation)

Update: All of Milwaukee can breathe a huge sigh of relief as Lillard checks back into the game to start the second quarter. The Bucks are in a 17-point ...

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Damian Lillard Appears To Suffer Leg Injury, Helped to Locker ... (AthlonSports.com)

The Milwaukee Bucks are already down one superstar in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against Indiana with Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out due to ...

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Damian Lillard injury updates: Latest news on Bucks star's status in ... (Sporting News)

Milwaukee is already without superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has the first three games of the 2024 NBA Playoffs with a lingering calf injury.

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Damian Lillard Plans to Play with Achilles Injury for Bucks vs. Pacers ... (Bleacher Report)

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard plans to play Game 4 of his team's first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers despite suffering anโ€ฆ

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Bucks' Doc Rivers Gives Concerning Damian Lillard Injury Update (Sports Illustrated)

Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard appeared to sustain a leg injury in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers.

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Damian Lillard aggravates Achilles injury in Bucks' Game 3 loss ... (ESPN Wisconsin)

Injuries continue to pile up for the Bucks, who now trail 2-1 in their series with the Pacers, after Damian Lillard aggravated an Achilles injury that ...

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Bucks have major Damian Lillard injury worry after falling behind in ... (New York Post)

Unfortunately for the Bucks, who are already without superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a calf strain, Lillard re-aggravated a pre-existing Achilles ...

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Damian Lillard injury: Bucks star hopes to be ready for Game 4 vs ... (CBSSports.com)

Lillard also tweaked his knee in the first quarter on an awkward landing.

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Damian Lillard injury: Bucks star aggravates Achilles tendon, hopes ... (CBSSports.com)

Lillard also tweaked his knee in the first quarter on an awkward landing.

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LOOK: Damian Lillard is hurting and other pictures of the day in the ... (Hoops Hype)

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