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Damian Lillard making progress in recovery, will reportedly miss start of playoffs

  • Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
  • Lillard has been sidelined since March 18 because of a blood clot in his right calf, diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis.
  • Lillard, a nine-time All-Star who averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists, has been using blood-thinning medication.
  • Bucks GM Jon Horst said Lillard's injury has improved, enabling him to increase basketball activity, per recent scans.
  • While his return is uncertain, Doc Rivers voiced optimism, though the team prepared for Lillard to miss the entire season.
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Stricken Bucks star Lillard 'improving' ahead of NBA playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has made "significant improvement" in his recovery from a blood clot as the team prepares for the opening rounds of the NBA playoffs, team officials said on Tuesday.

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Sources: Bucks' Lillard to miss start of playoffs

Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs because of a blood clot in his right calf, sources told ESPN.

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WI Sports Heroics broke the news in on Monday, April 14, 2025.
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