Milwaukee, WI — Trouble has struck the Milwaukee Bucks yet again. Star guard Damian Lillard exited Game 4 of their first-round playoff battle against the Indiana Pacers after suffering a non-contact injury to his lower left leg in the first quarter.
The sight was gut-wrenching for Bucks fans. Lillard, who was chasing down a loose ball behind the three-point line, tipped it toward teammate Gary Trent Jr. — but as he did, he crumpled to the floor, clutching his lower left leg near the ankle. While the game continued on the other end, Lillard remained seated on the hardwood, clearly in pain.
When play finally stopped, Kyle Kuzma rushed to his side, helping Lillard to his feet. But it was immediately clear something was wrong — Lillard could barely put weight on his leg, limping heavily as he was helped off the court and into the locker room.
Shortly after, the Bucks delivered the news no fan wanted to hear: Lillard would not be returning for the rest of the game.
The injury comes at a brutal time for the seven-time All-NBA guard, who had only just fought his way back from a serious health scare. Lillard missed Milwaukee’s final 14 regular-season games, along with Game 1 of this playoff series, due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf. After being cleared to resume basketball activities and coming off blood thinners, he returned in Game 2 — but now, his playoff journey is once again hanging in the balance.
The Bucks — and their championship hopes — can only hold their breath as they await further updates on their superstar’s status.
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