Lillard is out for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right calf strain.
Lillard appears to have sustained a right calf injury during the NBA Cup Championship and will sit out Friday. AJ Green and Delon Wright are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Lillard's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Washington.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Drops 23 points in NBA Cup victory
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Lillard amassed 23 points (6-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 97-81 NBA Cup Championship win over the Thunder.
The superstar led the Bucks in three-pointers made while logging the second-highest scoring mark of the game, behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (26 points). Lillard posted his 18th matchup with 20 or more points Tuesday, and he has made five-plus shots from beyond the arc in nine outings this season. Over his last 10 regular-season appearances, the veteran point guard has averaged 26.8 points, 8.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 43.3 percent from downtown in 37.1 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Playing in NBA Cup Final
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Lillard (calf) is available and will play in Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Thunder, head coach Doc Rivers told Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com.
Lillard didn't practice Monday due to precautionary reasons, but his availability for this game isn't surprising since he had stated he was going to play. Lillard has been on a roll of late and has scored at least 25 points in all but one of his previous nine games, averaging 27.1 points, 7.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game in that span.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Listed as probable, says he'll play
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Lillard (calf) is probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Thunder, but he said Monday that he's going to play, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard didn't practice Monday due to precautionary reasons, but it doesn't sound like his availability is in any real danger for Tuesday's game. Over his last 12 appearances, Lillard has averaged 25.5 points, 8.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 36.9 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Misses practice Monday
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Lillard (undisclosed) did not practice Monday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Coach Doc Rivers called Lillard's absence "precautionary," but fantasy managers will need to wait for the official injury report to learn what the guard is battling. For now, fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that Lillard will play in Tuesday's NBA Cup Final against the Thunder.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Nearly double-doubles
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Lillard had 28 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 win over the Magic.
The Bucks have turned their season around, going 9-2 in their last 11 games. Lillard has been instrumental during this turnaround, averaging 25.5 points, 8.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 3.5 three-pointers on 46.3 percent shooting in that span.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Team-high 31 points Friday
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Lillard tallied 31 points (12-25 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 40 minutes in Friday's 111-105 loss to Boston.
Lillard played a game-high 40 minutes Friday as he and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 61 points in a losing effort. Lillard has scored at least 24 points in seven straight games and has connected on at least four three-point attempts in five straight contests. The superstar guard is averaging 26.2 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 36.1 minutes per game this season.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Shines from deep in loss to Atlanta
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Lillard notched 25 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Hawks.
Lillard continues to emerge as an elite three-point threat for the Bucks, and he posted his seventh straight game with at least 20 points and multiple threes made. The star floor general has drained at least five threes in his last four games, a span in which he's shooting an elite 54.8 percent from beyond the arc. Lillard is operating as the Bucks' second option on offense behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, but his numbers have been elite enough to rate him as one of the best floor generals in the NBA since he returned from a three-game absence due to a concussion Nov. 18.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Big night from beyond arc
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Lillard amassed 27 points (9-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 128-107 victory over the Pistons.
The five threes led the Bucks on the night, and Lillard's 27 points were just one back of Giannis Antetokounmpo for the team lead in that category as well. Lillard has caught fire from beyond the arc, draining multiple threes in six straight games and averaging 27.3 points, 9.0 assists, 4.3 boards, 4.3 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting 43.3 percent from long distance.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Posts another double-double
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Lillard chipped in 25 points (8-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 victory over the Wizards.
Lillard drained at least three triples for the fourth game in a row, and the veteran floor general has been outstanding since returning from a concussion in the Nov. 18 win over the Rockets. Lillard has five double-doubles in his last six appearances, a span in which the Bucks have gone 6-0, and he's also scored at least 24 points in his previous four outings as well. There's no question the star point guard is going through his most productive stretch of the campaign.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Lights it up from outside
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Lillard finished Tuesday's 106-103 win over the Heat with 37 points (10-17 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes.
Lillard took on an increased offensive workload with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out and led Milwaukee in points and assists during Tuesday's narrow win. The star guard has now recorded a double-double in four of his last five outings. Lillard has also not played fewer than 32 minutes in any of his 15 appearances this season.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Hands out 13 assists
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Lillard closed with 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 129-117 win over Indiana.
Lillard wasn't as dominant on offense as Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with a 37-point triple-double. However, the star point guard has been playing at a high level since returning from a three-game absence due to a concussion. He has three double-doubles in his three games since returning to the court, a span during which he's averaging 20.7 points and 11.0 assists per contest. He's shooting just 38.9 percent from the field in that stretch, but fantasy managers can live with the lack of efficiency if he continues to put up these numbers on a regular basis.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Double-doubles in win
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Lillard totaled 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 122-106 victory over Chicago.
Lillard had a rough shooting display from beyond the arc, but the efficiency woes can be overlooked, as he still posted a double-double. The star floor general has two double-doubles this season, and both have come in his last two outings since returning from a three-game absence due to a concussion.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Delivers game winner in return
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Lillard (concussion) played 36 minutes and finished with 18 points (6-18 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 assists and four rebounds in Monday's 101-100 win over the Rockets.
Lillard was cleared to return to the Milwaukee lineup following a three-game absence while he was in concussion protocol. Though he was rusty from the field and came up empty from three-point range for the third time in 11 appearances on the season, Lillard came through in the clutch. With the clock winding down on the Bucks' final possession, Lillard weaved around multiple defenders and found an opening for the go-ahead layup with 3.2 seconds remaining. He also collected four of his 10 assists in the final quarter and committed just two turnovers on the night.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Good to go vs. Houston
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Lillard (concussion) will be available for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard will make his return Monday from a three-game absence while in the league's concussion protocol. His return to the lineup means that Delon Wright will retreat to the bench and see a reduction in playing time. Lillard has averaged 35.8 minutes per game through his first 10 appearances of the season.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Expected to return Monday
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Lillard (concussion) is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard has missed three straight games due to a concussion but is expected to make his return Monday. He's played at least 32 minutes in each of his appearances this season but may face some limitations following a week off. Lillard has scored at least 30 points five times this season, but he also has four games with 21 or fewer points.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Won't play Saturday vs. Charlotte
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Lillard (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard will miss his third straight contest while going through the league's concussion protocols. With the superstar and Ryan Rollins (shoulder) ruled out, AJ Green (shoulder), Gary Trent and Pat Connaughton are candidates for an increased role Saturday.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Unlikely for Saturday vs. Hornets
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Coach Doc Rivers said Friday that Lillard (concussion) probably won't play in Saturday's game against the Hornets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The superstar has missed the Bucks' last two games due to the league's concussion protocols, and he can be considered doubtful for Saturday's matchup until Milwaukee releases an official injury report. With AJ Green (shoulder) and Ryan Rollins (shoulder) unlikely to play, Gary Trent and Pat Connaughton are candidates for increased roles if Lillard is unable to suit up once again.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Out again Wednesday
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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 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
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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.
