The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 without two of their star players, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, as they are both sidelined with injuries. Lillard suffered an Achilles injury in Game 3 and is wearing a walking boot, while Antetokounmpo has been out for six games with a calf strain.
The news of the two players’ absence leaves the Bucks at a significant disadvantage, especially after losing a close Game 3 that went into overtime and gave the Pacers a 2-1 series lead. In overtime, Lillard was unable to score due to his injury, allowing the Pacers to secure their win with an and-1 floater from Tyrese Haliburton.
Without Lillard and Antetokounmpo on the court, the Bucks will have to rely on increased production from players like Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez. In fact, Lillard had stepped up his performance in the playoffs when Antetokounmpo was out. However, Milwaukee has struggled without him on the floor, going 1-8 in regular season games he missed.
The question now is when Lillard or Antetokounmpo will be able to return to action. But for now, the Bucks must find a way to compete against the Pacers without their top two players in Game 4.
