Damian Lillard will return for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night after being sidelined since March 18 with a blood clot.
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard will return to action tonight in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Damian Lillard
| Team: |
Milwaukee Bucks |
| Position: | PG |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 191 cm |
| Weight: | 88 kg |
| Birth place: | Oakland, United States of America |
Lillard has been out since March 18 due to a blood clot, and doctors have been monitoring his condition before clearing him to return. That's a historically quick return from such a health issue.
Earlier, it was reported that Lillard has made significant progress in his recovery.
Lillard was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in the right calf. This season, he has averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists over 58 games.
Without Lillard, the Bucks lost Game 1 by a score of 117-98. Indiana has a home-court advantage in the series.
Lillard exchanged words with Tyrese Haliburton after Game 1 loss while not even playing.
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