With the NBA playoffs in full swing, an injury has upset the existing balance. It is reported that according to a report from NBA Hall of Fame Shams, multiple sources revealed that Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard confirmed an Achilles tendon injury, and the injury has the potential to worsen. There is a 90% chance that Lillard and Antetokounmpo will miss the game against the Pacers G4.
In addition, according to Jamal's follow-up report, he learned that Lillard had put on his protective boots and was not in too good shape.
Jeff, a well-known medical expert in the field of sports in the United States, said that Lillard suffered a first-degree Achilles tendon strain, although it is the lightest in the grade, it is difficult to cure and requires a long recovery. It is reported that the recovery period for a first-degree Achilles tendon strain is about 10 days on average, which means that at least 4.2 games will be missed. However, the Bucks can't afford to wait. After 35 points at halftime in G1 Lillard, the Bucks got off to a good start and didn't taste a win. Now the big score is 1-2 Pacers, and there is still one game left to give match point. In the absence of Antetokounmpo, Lillard has to recuperate, and the Bucks seem to have gone out early.
The next game between the Bucks and the Pacers is scheduled for 7 a.m. Beijing time on April 29. Judging by what has been revealed so far, it is very difficult within the Bucks.
Previously, Rivers Sr. revealed in an interview: "In the first quarter of G3, Lillard injured his knee. In the fourth quarter, the Achilles tendon suffered a strain and was unable to run at full strength. G3's Lillard played 45 minutes, but his performance could only be described as average, hitting 6 of 20 shots, including 4-of-12 three-pointers and 12-of-12 free throws, and scored 28 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists and 3 steals, but the Pacers still narrowly beat the Bucks in overtime.
Should Lillard take a closed needle and learn from Durant as a lone hero? Compared to the current season, the health of the players is the big thing. Now 34 years old, Lillard is also a veteran in the league. In the absence of Brother Alphabet, the team should be mentally prepared for this. can only blame the bad luck, Brother Alphabet is too angry.
After the loss to the Pacers, Lillard made this wrapping remark: "We're an experienced team, but every game in the series changes, we won the first game, they responded in the second game, I think we should have won today's game, we had a three-point lead, but we had a mistake on the defensive end and miscommunication and let them come back." ”
In terms of rebounding, the Pacers grabbed 19 offensive rebounds in this game, and the Bucks had 11. The Pacers took 17 more shots than the Bucks.
However, Rivers Sr. added in an interview: "He's going to be in training tomorrow." We train as early as possible and at the highest intensity before making a decision. When asked if he could finish training and make a comeback tomorrow, Lao Li replied: "I doubt it, let's wait and see." ”
Antetokounmpo is coming back, which is a good thing for the Bucks! He can limit Siakam's offense and be more dangerous on the offensive end than Lillard.
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Garnett said: "The Bucks should be prepared for Giannis not to play, and the playoffs are all about making adjustments. Without Giannis, I don't think the Bucks can beat the Pacers, and they can't do anything with Siakam.
But for the Bucks, taking the Pacers is not a sure thing.