Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard's season is officially over as he suffered a torn left Achilles tendon on Sunday during Game 4 of the team’s first-round series vs. the Indiana Pacers, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday.
Lillard was helped off the court to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 129-103 Bucks loss after he tumbled to the ground following a pass. He remained on the floor while the rest of the players ran to the other side of the court.
It was already a heartbreaking injury, but Bucks fans were especially upset for Lillard as he just missed a month of play due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. He made his return for Game 2 of the current playoff series, and now he's dealing with an even more severe injury.
Just in: Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, sources tell ESPN. MRI today revealed the severity. A devastating end to his season. pic.twitter.com/ysZ0nw8gxW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 28, 2025
After Sunday's game, both teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo and coach Doc Rivers sent well wishes to Lillard as he now takes time to recover. It's unknown at this time what his status will be for the 2025-26 season.
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