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.
Damian Lillard's Return Is Still Up In The Air After He's Officially Ruled Out For The Start Of The Playoffs
Thearon W. Henderson. Getty Images.As the Bucks get ready to start their first round revenge series against the Pacers, in my opinion, they're a team where it's tough to get a read on just who exactl...
Damian Lillard making progress in recovery, will reportedly miss start of playoffs
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard is making progress on his recovery from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, the team said Tuesday, but will reportedly miss the start of the NBA Playoffs.
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