Bucks upgrade Damian Lillard to questionable for Game 2
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, the team announced on Monday.Lillard has been out since March 18 with a blood clot in his right calf and missed the Bucks' 117-98 loss to Indiana in Game 1. The Bucks listed him as questionable due to return to competition reconditioning.
Bucks' Damian Lillard returning for Game 2 vs. Pacers.
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard said he will return to action in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.Lillard has been out since March 18 with a blood clot in his right calf and missed the Bucks' 117-98 loss to Indiana in Game 1. The Bucks then listed him as questionable for Game 2 due to return to competition reconditioning.
Lillard participated in his first full practice Thursday after being cleared of deep vein thrombosis and stopping blood-thinning medication. Deep vein thrombosis is an abnormal clot within a vessel where the congealing of blood blocks the flow on the way back to the heart.
Doctors have told Bucks officials that the speed of Lillard's recovery has never been seen before, but it occurred because of early treatment, detection and specialists working on him before a formal diagnosis, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Lillard began blood-thinning medication well before the March 25 diagnosis of the blood clot.
A nine-time NBA All-Star, Lillard averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists in 58 games this season. He averaged 31.3 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds during the playoffs for the Bucks last season.
Jayson Tatum's Wrist Injury Casts Doubt on Game 2 Participation.
Jayson Tatum, the pivotal forward for the Boston Celtics, is listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic following a bone bruise in his right wrist sustained during Game 1. The injury, which involves the right distal radius, has raised concerns about his ability to play due to pain tolerance issues. Despite Tatum's consistent presence in playoff games since entering the NBA in 2017, his potential absence could impact the Celtics' strategy. While the team has managed well without him in the regular season, the specifics of their performance against the Magic without Tatum remain unconfirmed. Fans and the team are hopeful for his quick recovery, recognizing his significant influence on the court.
Jayson Tatum, the pivotal forward for the Boston Celtics, is listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic following a bone bruise in his right wrist sustained during Game 1. The injury, which involves the right distal radius, has raised concerns about his ability to play due to pain tolerance issues. Despite Tatum's consistent presence in playoff games since entering the NBA in 2017, his potential absence could impact the Celtics' strategy. While the team has managed well without him in the regular season, the specifics of their performance against the Magic without Tatum remain unconfirmed. Fans and the team are hopeful for his quick recovery, recognizing his significant influence on the court.
Celtics rule out Jayson Tatum (wrist) for Game 2 vs. Magic
Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum will miss the first playoff game of his career when Boston hosts the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Wednesday night.The six-time All-Star was declared out about an hour before tipoff. He had been listed listed as doubtful with a bone bruise in his right wrist that he suffered in the Celtics' 103-86 Game 1 victory Sunday.
