Latest Damian Lillard News

Lillard's unusual night in Bucks' win includes 35 points in first half and 0 in second half

Apr. 21, 2024 23:35 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard couldn’t be stopped in the first half — and couldn’t score a point in the second. It all added up to one of the most unusual dominant performances in recent playoff history. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime in...

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Apr. 21, 2024 22:56 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard’s sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their playoff opener. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Sunday...

Antetokounmpo's injury casts shadow over Bucks' first-round series with Pacers

Apr. 20, 2024 21:48 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are dealing with injuries to key players during the playoffs — again. And Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are standing in their way. Milwaukee lost four of five regular-season games against Indiana, though they haven’t met in the...

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Apr. 20, 2024 00:11 AM EDT

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. ___ EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 BOSTON CELTICS (64-18) vs. No. 8 MIAMI HEAT (46-36) Season series: Celtics, 3-0. Story line: Here they go again,...

Lillard practices fully and Antetokounmpo remains out of live drills as Bucks prepare for playoffs

Apr. 19, 2024 16:12 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard practiced fully but Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of live drills Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks continued getting ready for Sunday’s playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard is dealing with a sore adductor that limited him the last...

Bucks' Damian Lillard makes progress with his adductor issue before the start of the playoffs

Apr. 17, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard took a small step forward Wednesday in his bid to be ready for the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Lillard got back on the practice floor and did some...

Injuries are limiting Antetokounmpo and Lillard as Bucks start playoff preparations

Apr. 16, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the postseason uncertain about the health of both of their top two players. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said neither two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo nor seven-time all-NBA guard Damian Lillard practiced on Tuesday. Rivers said...

Magic beat Bucks 113-88 to finish fifth in East, will play Cavaliers in first round of playoffs

Apr. 14, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 26 points, Franz Wagner added 25 and Jonathan Isaac headed a shutdown defensive effort in his second start of the season for the Orlando Magic, who secured the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference on Sunday with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. ...

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107

Apr. 12, 2024 23:37 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 125-107 on Friday night to boost their hopes of taking the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Thunder entered the night trailing the...

Bucks won't have either Lillard or Antetokounmpo for Friday's game at Oklahoma City

Apr. 12, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard available for their Friday night game with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks released an injury report Friday afternoon that ruled Lillard out with a sore left adductor. The Bucks...