During the NBA playoffs, Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard sustained a strained Achilles injury in Game 3 against the Pacers, which significantly affected his performance. Initially leaving the court with a leg injury, Lillard returned but was limited, serving mainly as a decoy in overtime due to his inability to perform explosively. Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed concern over Lillard's condition, indicating it was a re-aggravation of a previous Achilles issue. The injury has cast doubt on Lillard's availability for Game 4, with the team awaiting MRI results to make a final decision. Additionally, the Bucks, who are behind in the series, are also monitoring the conditions of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, both of whom are doubtful for the next game. Lillard was seen in a walking boot, adding to the team's concerns.
🔔Bucks injury updates: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard doubtful for Game 4 vs. Pacers https://t.co/j1WKEtB7FM via @journalsentinel
Bucks All-Star Strains Achilles, Doubtful For Critical Game 4 Vs Pacers https://t.co/B31DcDulSy https://t.co/ajvR8qSi3o
'Serious Doubt' #Bucks' Damian Lillard In Walking Boot Before Game 4 at #Pacers https://t.co/0cTTnJDf0d https://t.co/4AtOb9x9Vq
Bucks injury updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard for Game 4 vs. Pacers https://t.co/Z1rWzoosxP
⛑️ #Bucks injury updates on ♾️Giannis Antetokounmpo, 📈Khris Middleton and 📉Damian Lillard for Game 4 vs. Pacers https://t.co/j1WKEtB7FM via @journalsentinel
Doc Rivers gave a Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update ahead of a pivotal Game 4 https://t.co/KCkSg6x8DH
Updated story with comments today from Doc Rivers: Damian Lillard suffers strained Achilles, Rivers says he's 'not looking great' for Game 4 https://t.co/22F2wSgMrV
Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers https://t.co/uaFV3k142K
Doc Rivers: Damian Lillard was decoy late in Game 3 #DamianLillard #DocRivers https://t.co/7DsdQty6t1
Damian Lillard Aggravates Achilles Injury During Bucks' Loss https://t.co/l1PjKG236R
Bucks have major Damian Lillard injury worry after falling behind in Pacers series https://t.co/SVFFVPoRtk https://t.co/yPgPSqAoQD
First, #Bucks guard Damian Lillard twisted up his left knee - only to come back afterward. Then, he aggravates an Achilles tendon that renders him a decoy in OT. So, ready to go in Game 4? “I mean, that’s the plan.” https://t.co/oo5gNzvF2b via @journalsentinel
Damian Lillard was seen limping off the court following an apparent leg injury during tonight's Game 3 matchup. Doc Rivers shared his thoughts regarding Lillard's injury after the game. https://t.co/hDq15FBR2W https://t.co/Zn3FIhi2kY
Doc Rivers gave a concerning Damian Lillard injury update https://t.co/DZxKQI21LM
The game 3 loss has gone from bad to worse for the Bucks after concerns about Lillard's achilles injury. 🤕 https://t.co/H6s7pzeQ1M
"I think it's his Achilles again, so we'll see. ... Honestly, Dame was really struggling. In the overtime, he literally said, 'I'll be the decoy. I just can't go as far as explosion.'" - Doc Rivers on Damian Lillard's injury (via @eric_nehm) https://t.co/DJeHl7guqr
Doc Rivers on Damian Lillard: “I think it's his Achilles again... In the overtime, he literally said, 'I'll be the decoy. I just can't go as far as explosion.'” (via @eric_nehm) https://t.co/4JjQkWGyOY
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Damian Lillard went to the locker room with an Achilles injury before playing the rest of Game 3. "Dame was really struggling. In the overtime, he said I’ll be the decoy. I just can’t go, as far as explosion."
Bucks guard Damian Lillard exits Game 3 playoff game in first quarter with left knee injury but returns https://t.co/MF0Pb4Hu6W
Dame Lillard is back in the game after briefly leaving with a leg injury in the first quarter. (via @BallySportWI) https://t.co/RDX4LlrsPE
Dame Lillard has gone to the locker room with what appears to be a leg injury. (via @BallySportWI) https://t.co/RDX4LlrsPE
Damian Lillard just hobbled off the court.
Damian Lillard went down in a heap and is in real pain. He grabbed his left knee in real, real pain. He finally got up and limped to the Bucks bench. https://t.co/9nf6HuE1w6
Giannis Antetokounmpo “Doubtful”, Khris Middleton “Questionable” For Game Three https://t.co/euNLDFlLZv
2024 NBA Playoffs: Khris Middleton doubtful ahead of Bucks-Pacers Game 3 https://t.co/YQl5UDgcfF