Damian Lillard likely to return for regular season finale
Anthony Chiang: The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard as probable for tomorrow’s game vs. Magic. Khris Middleton expected to be available. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out. Heat needs Bucks to defeat Magic tomorrow to have a chance to move out of the play-in.
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
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Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
As of the 530 PM injury report, the Knicks have everyone except Julius Randle (shoulder surgery) available for tomorrow’s season finale against the Chicago Bulls.
Giannis is out and Dame is probable for Milwaukee.
Bucks loss to ORL + Knicks win vs CHI = Knicks 2nd seed – 6:25 PM
As of the 530 PM injury report, the Knicks have everyone except Julius Randle (shoulder surgery) available for tomorrow’s season finale against the Chicago Bulls.
Giannis is out and Dame is probable for Milwaukee.
Bucks loss to ORL + Knicks win vs CHI = Knicks 2nd seed – 6:25 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks submitted an injury report for Sunday vs. Orlando earlier this afternoon.
Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylin Galloway, AJ Green
Probable:
Damian Lillard (left adductor soreness)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (left hamstring soreness)
MarJon Beauchamp (left ankle sprain) – 5:38 PM
The Bucks submitted an injury report for Sunday vs. Orlando earlier this afternoon.
Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylin Galloway, AJ Green
Probable:
Damian Lillard (left adductor soreness)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (left hamstring soreness)
MarJon Beauchamp (left ankle sprain) – 5:38 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard as probable for Sunday in Orlando, an indicator that they will be going for the win. – 4:52 PM
The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard as probable for Sunday in Orlando, an indicator that they will be going for the win. – 4:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard as probable for tomorrow’s game vs. Magic. Khris Middleton expected to be available.
Giannis remains out.
Heat needs Bucks to defeat Magic tomorrow to have a chance to move out of the play-in. – 4:35 PM
The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard as probable for tomorrow’s game vs. Magic. Khris Middleton expected to be available.
Giannis remains out.
Heat needs Bucks to defeat Magic tomorrow to have a chance to move out of the play-in. – 4:35 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable for the @OrlandoMagic’s high-stakes regular season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks at @TheKiaCenter.
Damian Lillard is probable for Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/e7jy6V5pcf – 4:31 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable for the @OrlandoMagic’s high-stakes regular season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks at @TheKiaCenter.
Damian Lillard is probable for Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/e7jy6V5pcf – 4:31 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the #Bucks lose 125-107 to the Thunder
🔒Milwaukee can still earn the No. 2 seed.
📉 But the Bucks can fall to 4
All the scenarios 👇🏽
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 12:01 AM
Without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the #Bucks lose 125-107 to the Thunder
🔒Milwaukee can still earn the No. 2 seed.
📉 But the Bucks can fall to 4
All the scenarios 👇🏽jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 12:01 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
76ers defeat Magic, giving Philadelphia a leg up on Heat for homecourt for potential meeting in East play-in. It does sightly open door for Heat for No. 6, but Bucks appear to have no desire to go Sunday into Orlando and produce victory Heat need from them. Lillard out tonight. – 9:33 PM
76ers defeat Magic, giving Philadelphia a leg up on Heat for homecourt for potential meeting in East play-in. It does sightly open door for Heat for No. 6, but Bucks appear to have no desire to go Sunday into Orlando and produce victory Heat need from them. Lillard out tonight. – 9:33 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
In other meaningful games: Oklahoma City’s up 17 over Milwaukee (No Giannis or Dame) at halftime. Minnesota leads Atlanta by 9 at halftime. – 9:15 PM
In other meaningful games: Oklahoma City’s up 17 over Milwaukee (No Giannis or Dame) at halftime. Minnesota leads Atlanta by 9 at halftime. – 9:15 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A lot still to determine, but something to keep an eye on …
Bucks playing Thunder tonight without Giannis and Dame. If Bucks lose final two games (@ Thunder and @ Magic) and Knicks win final two games (vs. Nets and vs. Bulls), the Knicks would finish as East’s No. 2 seed. – 4:26 PM
A lot still to determine, but something to keep an eye on …
Bucks playing Thunder tonight without Giannis and Dame. If Bucks lose final two games (@ Thunder and @ Magic) and Knicks win final two games (vs. Nets and vs. Bulls), the Knicks would finish as East’s No. 2 seed. – 4:26 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Quite the Milwaukee #Bucks injury report tonight in OKC
🚫Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard are out
👥who is available vs. Thunder?
💸odds
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 4:24 PM
Quite the Milwaukee #Bucks injury report tonight in OKC🚫Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard are out
👥who is available vs. Thunder?
💸odds
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 4:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
You can only pick 15 players to make an All-NBA team:
Giannis
Jokic
Shai
Luka
Brunson
Durant
Booker
Tatum
Fox
Steph
Edwards
Maxey
LeBron
Davis
Dame
Kawhi
Brown
Paolo
Wemby
Siakam
Zion
Haliburton
Sabonis
Bam
PG13
Gobert
Who gets cut? pic.twitter.com/p1bPUH29TP – 2:39 PM
You can only pick 15 players to make an All-NBA team:
Giannis
Jokic
Shai
Luka
Brunson
Durant
Booker
Tatum
Fox
Steph
Edwards
Maxey
LeBron
Davis
Dame
Kawhi
Brown
Paolo
Wemby
Siakam
Zion
Haliburton
Sabonis
Bam
PG13
Gobert
Who gets cut? pic.twitter.com/p1bPUH29TP – 2:39 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Clearly, Lillard impeded McCollum’s preeminence in Portland. He was 9-12 from three tonight in lordship of Kings… – 12:28 AM
Clearly, Lillard impeded McCollum’s preeminence in Portland. He was 9-12 from three tonight in lordship of Kings… – 12:28 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
🤔🤔
The Bucks are listing Dame Lillard as doubtful and Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez (rest) and Bobby Portis (rest) all as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. OKC.
If the Knicks win their last two games and the Bucks lose their last two games, the Knicks capture the #2 seed. – 9:52 PM
🤔🤔
The Bucks are listing Dame Lillard as doubtful and Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez (rest) and Bobby Portis (rest) all as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. OKC.
If the Knicks win their last two games and the Bucks lose their last two games, the Knicks capture the #2 seed. – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are now both listed as questionable vs OKC tomorrow.
Damian Lillard remains doubtful.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out (here’s hoping for a quick recovery). – 9:44 PM
Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are now both listed as questionable vs OKC tomorrow.
Damian Lillard remains doubtful.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out (here’s hoping for a quick recovery). – 9:44 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A clean injury report for the Thunder. Looks like it’ll be the regular starting 5 against the Bucks sans Giannis and Lillard tomorrow. The only players with a designation are the guys with the OKC Blue tonight – 6:31 PM
A clean injury report for the Thunder. Looks like it’ll be the regular starting 5 against the Bucks sans Giannis and Lillard tomorrow. The only players with a designation are the guys with the OKC Blue tonight – 6:31 PM
Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard
Had to make sure to lace @teamlillardaau with @MoveInsoles Game Day insoles for the AAU season. Essential equipment for athletes putting in lots of hours of work on the circuit this summer!
🛒📲 mov.link/dl pic.twitter.com/uFWvkjEbtQ – 6:00 PM
Had to make sure to lace @teamlillardaau with @MoveInsoles Game Day insoles for the AAU season. Essential equipment for athletes putting in lots of hours of work on the circuit this summer!
🛒📲 mov.link/dl pic.twitter.com/uFWvkjEbtQ – 6:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Damian Lillard (left adductor soreness) is doubtful vs OKC tomorrow. – 4:09 PM
Damian Lillard (left adductor soreness) is doubtful vs OKC tomorrow. – 4:09 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jeez
The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard (adductor) as doubtful for Friday’s game vs. OKC – 3:59 PM
Jeez
The Bucks are listing Damian Lillard (adductor) as doubtful for Friday’s game vs. OKC – 3:59 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Bobby Portis and Damian Lillard stepped up and carried the Bucks to a win on Wednesday.
“We’re a battle-tested team, especially over the years, so once a guy goes down, it’s next-man-up mentality.” – Portis
At @TheAthletic:theathletic.com/5407889/2024/0… – 10:39 AM
With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Bobby Portis and Damian Lillard stepped up and carried the Bucks to a win on Wednesday.
“We’re a battle-tested team, especially over the years, so once a guy goes down, it’s next-man-up mentality.” – Portis
At @TheAthletic:theathletic.com/5407889/2024/0… – 10:39 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
The @RipCityBadBoys podcast this season would have been utterly fascinating. The Dame trade, the Scoot & Ausar draft, the historic losing streak, Monty, Cade, Ayton…. pic.twitter.com/pBjhLjbbtP – 2:53 AM
The @RipCityBadBoys podcast this season would have been utterly fascinating. The Dame trade, the Scoot & Ausar draft, the historic losing streak, Monty, Cade, Ayton…. pic.twitter.com/pBjhLjbbtP – 2:53 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Bucks 117, Magic 99
– Portis 30pts/9reb/3ast/5stl
– Lillard 29pts/6reb/8ast
– Crowder 14pts/4reb
– Beverley 13pts/8reb/6ast
– Lopez 10pts/4reb/4ast/3blk
The Bucks are now 49-31 on the season. Two regular season games left to go, both on the road. OKC on Friday. – 10:23 PM
FINAL: Bucks 117, Magic 99
– Portis 30pts/9reb/3ast/5stl
– Lillard 29pts/6reb/8ast
– Crowder 14pts/4reb
– Beverley 13pts/8reb/6ast
– Lopez 10pts/4reb/4ast/3blk
The Bucks are now 49-31 on the season. Two regular season games left to go, both on the road. OKC on Friday. – 10:23 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Giannis injury aside, that’s a terrific 24 hours for the Milwaukee Bucks. Masterclass stuff from Bobby Portis filling in for Giannis, vintage PatBev both nights, and Dame finding his rhythm tonight. Badly needed these two wins and got them both in impressive fashion. pic.twitter.com/MGtLsyiFNm – 10:22 PM
Giannis injury aside, that’s a terrific 24 hours for the Milwaukee Bucks. Masterclass stuff from Bobby Portis filling in for Giannis, vintage PatBev both nights, and Dame finding his rhythm tonight. Badly needed these two wins and got them both in impressive fashion. pic.twitter.com/MGtLsyiFNm – 10:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame tonight:
29 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
Averaging over 30p/8a without Giannis this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/dam… – 10:15 PM
Dame tonight:
29 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
Averaging over 30p/8a without Giannis this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/dam… – 10:15 PM
More on this storyline
Brandon Rahbar: Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis are available vs OKC tonight. Damian Lillard is OUT. Giannis remains out. -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / April 12, 2024
The Bucks have too many talented offensive players higher in the pecking order for Portis to get a chance to put up bigger numbers. With Bucks coach Doc Rivers trying to find enough shots and opportunities for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, Portis’ role is smaller and more specific than other players coming off the bench. He gets opportunities, but the Bucks have many mouths to feed for Portis to put up numbers that could help him secure the award. “But I’m part of making us good though,” Portis argued. “That’s part of it. I’m part of the script, man.” By this point in the conversation, Portis’ gait has slowed to a shuffle. He’s fully engaged in the debate and trying to get to the truth. Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, who had been listening to the conversation, is somehow moving fast enough with slides on his feet and ice bags on his knees to pass Portis on his way to the bus, but not without a bit of encouragement first. “Talk your s— then, BP,” Middleton added. “I’m trying to tell him,” Portis replied. -via The Athletic / April 12, 2024
Clemente Almanza: Giannis Antetokounmpo (soleus strain) is out and Damian Lillard (adductor strain) is doubtful for tomorrow’s Bucks vs. Thunder game -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / April 11, 2024