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    Damian Lillard Bucks vs. Out for Raptors, Reportedly Suffered Concussion vs Celtics | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats and Rumors

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    MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a post-game press conference against the Indiana Pacers during Game Two of the First Round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee on April 23, 2024. speaking. Wisconsin NOTE TO USER: By downloading and/or using this Photo, User expressly acknowledges and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo: Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

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    Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard entered concussion protocol and was ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Announced Monday.

    NBA’s Chris Haynes had more information on Lillard:

    Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes

    Sources: Damian Lillard took a head-on hit near the end of the third quarter against the Celtics on Sunday. I had a headache and dizziness today. Tests confirmed a concussion. There’s a chance he’ll be cleared for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons.

    Despite the Bucks’ early season struggles, Lillard had a great performance, recording 26 points, 6.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds in Milwaukee’s 2-8 start.

    While the Bucks would prefer to have Lillard on the floor, his absence will come at a forgiving time as they face the Raptors, Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets this week; Even without Lillard, it’s a pretty manageable situation.

    The concussion was Lillard’s first injury of the season, but he suffered some injuries late last season.

    Lillard in the 2024 postseason ignored Milwaukee’s Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the first round due to a strained right Achilles tendon. After sitting out games 4 and 5, he returned in game 6 and scored a team-high 28 points, but the Bucks were eliminated from the play-offs after losing the series 4-2.

    Lillard said he has been suffering from right Achilles discomfort since Milwaukee’s regular-season finale. He sat out the first few days of postseason practice to make it in time for the Bucks’ first-round series against the Pacers.

    In his first year in Milwaukee, Lillard played in 73 games and had his healthiest season in a long time, averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists. He played in 70 or more games for the first time since the 2018-19 season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

    The Bucks certainly hope Lillard can stay healthy this year as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season last season. But for now, he will have to miss some playing time and AJ Green will likely serve as Milwaukee’s starting point guard.

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