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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Out again Wednesday
Damian Lillard (concussion) will not play Wednesday against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.Lillard will miss his second game in a row, which comes as little surprise after he first entered the league's concussion protocol Monday. With Lillard sidelined, AJ Green, Ryan Rollins (shoulder), Delon Wright and Pat Connaughton are all candidates to step into larger roles for the Milwaukee Bucks. After Wednesday's contest, the Bucks will have two days off before returning to action Saturday versus the Hornets.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Ruled out for Tuesday
Damian Lillard has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors after entering the league's concussion protocol, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.Lillard logged 36 minutes in Sunday's 113-107 loss to the Celtics, but he reportedly took a shot to the head near the end of the third quarter and was evaluated further Monday after experiencing headaches and dizziness, which resulted in the diagnosis of a concussion, per NBA reporter Chris Haynes. Lillard has a chance to be cleared in time for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, though he'd first need to pass through the league's concussion protocol. Look for AJ Green, Ryan Rollins and Pat Connaughton to pick up the slack until Lillard gets the green light to suit up.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Struggles from deep in loss
Damian Lillard chipped in 14 points (4-15 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 113-107 loss to Boston.The All-Star tied Derrick White and Jayson Tatum for the game high in assists while tying AJ Green for the team high in steals, though Lillard struggled from beyond the arc in the loss. The sharpshooter has produced a fairly solid start to the season, during which he has averaged 26.0 points, 6.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds across 35.8 minutes per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field in 10 regular-season appearances. However, he's shot only 5-for-23 from three-point range over his last three games. The 34-year-old has scored 30 or more points five times this season, and with the exception of a few poor outings, Lillard's scoring and volume remain top-tier.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Sizzles with 34 points
Damian Lillard ended Thursday's 123-100 victory over the Jazz with 34 points (12-22 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 37 minutes.Lillard led the way with Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup as the Milwaukee Bucks sealed a decisive win against the Jazz. Lillard is in the midst of an excellent scoring streak, averaging 37.0 points, 7.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals over the past three games.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Team-high 36 points in loss
Damian Lillard supplied 36 points (11-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven assists and two rebounds across 37 minutes during Monday's 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers.With Giannis Antetokounmpo (thigh) absent Monday, Lillard exploded for his second-highest scoring mark on the season. The superstar point guard amassed 41 points in Saturday's loss to Cleveland, and he again failed to will the Milwaukee Bucks to a win Monday, despite a valiant effort. Alas, the club finds itself with a 1-6 record, and the Bucks will need the All-Star to continue shooting the rock at a high volume alongside a healthy Antetokounmpo if they are going to turn things around. Lillard has averaged 27.6 points, 6.7 assists and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 39.1 percent from downtown across 35.9 minutes per game in seven regular-season outings.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Explodes for 41 points vs. Cavs
Damian Lillard finished with 41 points (13-24 FG, 10-15 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 114-113 loss to Cleveland.Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 75 of the Milwaukee Bucks' 113 points during Saturday's loss. Lillard entered the contest having gone just 3-for-21 from beyond the arc over his last three outings, but he connected on a season-high 10 three pointers, seven of which came in the first half. It wasn't enough to get the win, but Lillard and the Bucks will look to get their revenge against the Cavaliers during Monday's rematch.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Continues to struggle with shot
Damian Lillard produced four points (1-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 loss to the Grizzlies.Lillard's four-point outing Thursday tied a career low as he continues to struggle with his efficiency from the floor. Over his last three games, Lillard has shot just 32.5 percent from the field, including 3-for-21 from beyond the arc. Things won't get easier for Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks as they head back to Milwaukee to play Cleveland on Saturday in the first leg of a home-and-home series.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Leads Milwaukee in loss
Damian Lillard accumulated 33 points (7-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 17-18 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block across 36 minutes during Monday's 119-108 loss to Boston.The superstar led the Milwaukee Bucks in scoring with Giannis Antetokounmpo (30) following close behind. However, Lillard struggled from three-point range once again, and he has shot only 6-for-27 from deep in the club's last three regular-season outings. The All-Star has posted 30-plus points in two of the Bucks' four matchups this year, though his shooting woes from beyond the arc are a cause for concern as Milwaukee falls to 1-3 on the season.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Struggles from deep vs. Nets
Damian Lillard ended Sunday's 115-102 loss to Brooklyn with 21 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes.Lillard was the Milwaukee Bucks' second-leading scorer Sunday behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (22), but the former struggled from deep as he missed all but one of his seven three-point attempts. Lillard has gone 10-for-31 from three over the first three games of the regular season, and over that span he is averaging 26.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds over 35.3 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Struggles from deep Friday
Damian Lillard closed Friday's 133-122 loss to the Bulls with 28 points (11-21 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes.Lillard made just three of his 12 shots from beyond the arc, but other than that, it was business as usual for the star floor general. It's only been two games, but Lillard seems more comfortable compared to the previous season, and that should only lead to good things for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even though Lillard will probably operate as the Bucks' second-best option on offense in most games, he should have enough upside to remain as one of the most productive guards across all formats.