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What happened to Damian Lillard? Injury updates Sunday 4/27/25 vs. Pacers

What happened to Damian Lillard? Injury updates Sunday 4/27/25 vs. Pacers

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By: Stan Son

UPDATE: Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Bucks are facing elimination in Tuesday’s Game 5 vs. the Pacers and with Lillard done for the season, Kevin Porter Jr. should start at point guard for Milwaukee. With Lillard only available for six minutes before getting hurt in Game 4, Porter Jr. finished with 23 points, six assists and five rebounds across 33 minutes with a 25.8% usage rate (43.75 FPTS).

UPDATE: Lillard may have torn his left Achilles, per Chris Haynes.

UPDATE: Lillard will not return Sunday, per Chris Haynes.

Midway through the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 4 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard ($8,200) suffered a non-contact injury to his leg after going for a long rebound at the top of the key. He remained sitting on the floor for a while before making his way to the locker room.

Prior to exiting, Lillard contributed two rebounds and two assists.

Kevin Porter Jr. ($4,000) will likely see more playing time while Ryan Rollins ($3,000) could re-enter the rotation.

Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,800) will obviously have to shoulder more offensive responsibility with Lillard out, but Kyle Kuzma ($4,400), Brook Lopez ($4,300) and Gary Trent Jr. ($4,500) will all likely garner more opportunities.

Stan Son
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