Game 4 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers was eventful after Damian Lillard left the game early. In the middle of the first quarter of their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, Lillard went down with an apparent foot injury.
According to the initial report of TNT’s Chris Haynes, it could be “potentially severe.” Then, he followed it up with an update saying the Bucks fear Lillard’s injury could have something to do with an Achilles tear.
Sources: The fear is Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a left Achilles tear. Brutal circumstance after working himself back from a blood clot diagnosis that kept him out over a month. https://t.co/NgQtMpm0yE
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 28, 2025
Lillard was helped off the court by the staff and was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s contest. While nothing has been confirmed, fans are starting to worry for the worst with the nine-time All-Star.
Upon learning about Haynes’ update about Lillard, fans were in disbelief about his status.
“So unfair, man. Hoping Dame gets good news,” a fan commented.
“Terrible news. Come back stronger, Dame,” another comment read.
“Dame time is officially over,” a fan on X said.
“That’s awful, poor Damian Lillard. He just can’t catch a break even when he was with the Portland Trailblazers,” a fan posted online.
“This is not good for the Bucks,” another fan expressed their concern.
“Not like this, Dame, please it’s not your time,” a user commented.
Lillard came off a lengthy absence due to blood clots on his right calf. He was out of the lineup since March 20 and returned in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
Dame Time played 58 games in the 2024-25 season and averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists. Without him, the Bucks will try to get back in the series as they trail 2-1.
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