Kosport Magazine: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard Ruled Out for Game 4 Against Indiana Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without their star players, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. This news comes as a blow to the Bucks, who are currently down 2-1 in the series.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP, has been sidelined since straining his left calf on April 9. Despite his absence, the Bucks were able to secure a win in Game 3, but will now have to face the Pacers without their star player once again.
Lillard, on the other hand, aggravated an Achilles tendon injury in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. The injury has been confirmed as a strained right Achilles tendon, and Lillard was seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot the following day.
Both players’ injuries are a major setback for the Bucks, who will have to rely on their depth and role players to step up in their absence. The series will now shift back to Milwaukee for Game 5 on Tuesday, where the Bucks will have to fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Kosport Magazine: Lillard’s Achilles Injury a Major Concern for Bucks
While the Bucks were able to secure a win in Game 3 without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the news of Damian Lillard’s injury is a major concern for the team. Lillard has been a key player for the Bucks, averaging 32.3 points per game in the series.
His Achilles injury has been bothering him for a few weeks now, and it seems to have worsened during Friday’s game. Lillard revealed that he had been feeling discomfort since the end of the regular season, but was able to rest and recover before the start of the playoffs.
However, with the series now tied at 2-2, the Bucks will have to find a way to win without their star players. It will be a tough challenge, but the team will have to rely on their depth and determination to overcome this hurdle.
As the series continues, all eyes will be on Lillard’s recovery and whether he will be able to return to the court. In the meantime, the Bucks will have to stay focused and continue to fight for their playoff dreams.
Kosport Magazine is the author and owner of this article. ESPN’s Jamal Collier and Field Level Media contributed to this report.
