Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo working to return for Game 6 but status remains unclear
Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are both working to try and make a return vs. Indiana for Game 6 tonight, but still unclear if either will be able, sources tell ESPN. Bucks are trailing 3-2 in series.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Source: Twitter @wojespn
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Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Here is some video of Damian Lillard warming up here in Indianapolis: pic.twitter.com/Yi7gjcyuKz – 5:07 PM
Here is some video of Damian Lillard warming up here in Indianapolis: pic.twitter.com/Yi7gjcyuKz – 5:07 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Doc Rivers says both Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are still both game-time decisions
He said “Giannis is more doubtful than Damian, but both had great workouts today” – 5:02 PM
Doc Rivers says both Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are still both game-time decisions
He said “Giannis is more doubtful than Damian, but both had great workouts today” – 5:02 PM
Dustin Dopirak @DustinDopirak
Rivers says Lillard is out there doing his pre-game. Said he doesn’t know if either Lillard or Antetokounmpo will play yet but neither has been ruled out. – 5:01 PM
Rivers says Lillard is out there doing his pre-game. Said he doesn’t know if either Lillard or Antetokounmpo will play yet but neither has been ruled out. – 5:01 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Head Coach Doc Rivers tells reporters both Giannis and Dame are game time decisions but adds Giannis is more doubtful than Dame – 5:01 PM
Head Coach Doc Rivers tells reporters both Giannis and Dame are game time decisions but adds Giannis is more doubtful than Dame – 5:01 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bucks’ Damian Lillard upgraded to questionable, Giannis Antetokounmpo still doubtful for Game 6 vs. Pacers cbssports.com/nba/news/bucks… – 4:10 PM
Bucks’ Damian Lillard upgraded to questionable, Giannis Antetokounmpo still doubtful for Game 6 vs. Pacers cbssports.com/nba/news/bucks… – 4:10 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Could Giannis and Dame be available for the Bucks in tonight’s Game 6 against Indy? @wojespn reports on their status on NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/QPupnftIJa – 3:44 PM
Could Giannis and Dame be available for the Bucks in tonight’s Game 6 against Indy? @wojespn reports on their status on NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/QPupnftIJa – 3:44 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Both Knicks or Sixers would be favorites against Indy. Not being able to close out Mil without Giannis and Dame playing is embarrassing. Tho Doc is obviously a top 3 coach when he has no stars. I’d love his fit in Wash. or Det. – 2:49 PM
Both Knicks or Sixers would be favorites against Indy. Not being able to close out Mil without Giannis and Dame playing is embarrassing. Tho Doc is obviously a top 3 coach when he has no stars. I’d love his fit in Wash. or Det. – 2:49 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
📈Damian Lillard upgraded to questionable to play for #Bucks vs. Pacers Thursday
latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 1:09 PM
📈Damian Lillard upgraded to questionable to play for #Bucks vs. Pacers Thursday
latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 1:09 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Damian Lillard has been upgraded to questionable on the latest injury report for Game 6. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still listed as doubtful – 12:42 PM
Damian Lillard has been upgraded to questionable on the latest injury report for Game 6. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still listed as doubtful – 12:42 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are both working to try and make a return vs. Indiana for Game 6 tonight, but still unclear if either will be able, sources tell ESPN. Bucks are trailing 3-2 in series. – 11:55 AM
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are both working to try and make a return vs. Indiana for Game 6 tonight, but still unclear if either will be able, sources tell ESPN. Bucks are trailing 3-2 in series. – 11:55 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
On this day 10 years ago, Dame Time CALLED GAME to win the series vs. Houston
🔥
(via @NBAHistory)
pic.twitter.com/o7fg4TaL0K – 11:22 AM
On this day 10 years ago, Dame Time CALLED GAME to win the series vs. Houston
🔥(via @NBAHistory)
pic.twitter.com/o7fg4TaL0K – 11:22 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers try to advance in the playoffs for the first time in a decade – tonight v Bucks (6:30p ET)
– Dame, Giannis doubtful; Ty questionable
– TNT: Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready
– Officials: Tony Brothers, Courtney Kirkland, Justin Van Duyne
– Gold t-shirt for fans – 10:59 AM
Pacers try to advance in the playoffs for the first time in a decade – tonight v Bucks (6:30p ET)
– Dame, Giannis doubtful; Ty questionable
– TNT: Spero Dedes, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready
– Officials: Tony Brothers, Courtney Kirkland, Justin Van Duyne
– Gold t-shirt for fans – 10:59 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
With Heat ousted from playoffs, it’s hard not to wonder how Damian Lillard trade would’ve changed their season
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/with-… – 9:59 PM
With Heat ousted from playoffs, it’s hard not to wonder how Damian Lillard trade would’ve changed their season
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/with-… – 9:59 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Dice @InStreetClothes que el desgarre de sóleo (pantorrilla/gemelo) en la NBA requiere un promedio de 17 días de recuperación.
Si aplicamos ese promedio, Kristaps Porzingis se perdería la segunda vuelta de playoffs.
Giannis lleva tres semanas fuera. Veremos en el caso de KP. pic.twitter.com/wafITerHWO – 6:28 PM
Dice @InStreetClothes que el desgarre de sóleo (pantorrilla/gemelo) en la NBA requiere un promedio de 17 días de recuperación.
Si aplicamos ese promedio, Kristaps Porzingis se perdería la segunda vuelta de playoffs.
Giannis lleva tres semanas fuera. Veremos en el caso de KP. pic.twitter.com/wafITerHWO – 6:28 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
That might have been the most remarkable game in Bucks history. And that isn’t hyperbole.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, on the planet expected the severely undermanned Bucks to beat the Pacers without Antetokounmpo and Lillard.
Truly an epic performance by the Bucks. – 2:34 PM
That might have been the most remarkable game in Bucks history. And that isn’t hyperbole.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, on the planet expected the severely undermanned Bucks to beat the Pacers without Antetokounmpo and Lillard.
Truly an epic performance by the Bucks. – 2:34 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’ll be on @CBSSportsNet at 2p ET hosting Beyond The Arc w/@AshNicoleMoss & @JohnGonzalez for an hour of hoops talk.
—Sixers stun Knicks
—Maxey to the rescue
—Embiid & Knicks fans weird fixation with each other
—Pels, Suns & Lakers offseason challenges
—Bucks big call on Giannis pic.twitter.com/Fbx7FQ9wG7 – 1:42 PM
I’ll be on @CBSSportsNet at 2p ET hosting Beyond The Arc w/@AshNicoleMoss & @JohnGonzalez for an hour of hoops talk.
—Sixers stun Knicks
—Maxey to the rescue
—Embiid & Knicks fans weird fixation with each other
—Pels, Suns & Lakers offseason challenges
—Bucks big call on Giannis pic.twitter.com/Fbx7FQ9wG7 – 1:42 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard ‘very close’ to returning from injury, Doc Rivers says cbssports.com/nba/news/bucks… – 12:35 PM
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard ‘very close’ to returning from injury, Doc Rivers says cbssports.com/nba/news/bucks… – 12:35 PM
More on this storyline
Scott Agness: Bucks upgraded Damian Lillard (right Achilles) from doubtful to questionable on the 12:30 report for tonight’s game. He sat out the past two games. The Pacers lead the series 3-2. -via Twitter @ScottAgness / May 2, 2024
Jamal Collier: The Bucks have listed both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as doubtful for Game 6 on Thursday -via Twitter @JamalCollier / May 1, 2024
Lillard, who has missed the past two games with an Achilles injury, shed the walking boot he was wearing over the weekend. He did some shooting on the court before Tuesday’s game, but Wednesday will be his first complete workout since he reaggravated the injury in Game 4, an issue he had been dealing with in the final weeks of the regular season. Antetokounmpo did not do much on the court Tuesday, according to Rivers. But on Sunday he ran on the court for the first time since he strained his left calf three weeks ago. He has not played since April 9. -via ESPN / May 1, 2024
By extending the series, the Bucks have given Antetokounmpo and Lillard a chance to play in the next game. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said both players are scheduled to work out on the court during the off day Wednesday. “I think they’re very, very, very close,” Rivers said. -via ESPN / May 1, 2024