Milwaukee fans will proudly have their watches set as “Dame Time” returns for game two of a first-round series in the Eastern Conference playoffs between the Bucks and Indiana Pacers.
Damian Lillard to return to Bucks for Game 2 or 3 versus Pacers
Damian Lillard made an unbelievable recovery from a blood clot in his calf and ‘will play’ Tuesday night, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Indiana took game one, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is excited to have his partner back on the court.
Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard will return to action tonight in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. https://t.co/iTdgEQO9mA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2025
Lillard averaged 24.9 points per game in the regular season, but he also has playoff experience. He made big shots in critical moments during his tenure with the Portland Trailblazers. Bucks’ fans want to see the same magic from the nine-time All-Star for its team in this series. Lillard made a recovery that doctors had never seen before, and now he wants to put on a show.
His performance will be pivotal for Milwaukee to even the series as the location shifts to the Bucks for game three.
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