As we wrote earlier Saturdaythe Bucks‘ injury issues are getting worse before they get better. There is “serious doubt” Damian Lillard will be ready for Game 4 against the Pacers with an Achilles strain, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania adds that Lillard is in a walking boot.
Charania also reported that Lillard played through significant soreness in his Achilles tendon in recent weeks, which was aggravated in the fourth quarter of Game 3. The Bucks are now facing the potential of being without both superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard.
The eight-time All-Star averaged 24.3 points, 7.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 35.4% from three on 8.5 attempts per game in his first year with the Bucks. In the first two games of the series against the Pacers, he scored a combined 69 points. Despite the injury, he played 44 minutes in Game 3 and recorded 28 points and eight assists.
The Pacers lead the series 2-1. The two teams square off again on Sunday, with the Pacers looking to take the series back to Milwaukee with a 3-1 series lead.