Damian Lillard's Official Injury Status For Bucks-Suns Game

Damian Lillard has been ruled out for Monday's game.

Mar 17, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

For the game, they will remain without one of their best players, as All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has been ruled out.

Lillard has missed each of the previous two games, so this will be his third straight out of action.

Via The Milwaukee Bucks: "Injury Report - March 24 at Phoenix

Out:
Damian Lillard (Right Calf Soreness)
Bobby Portis Jr. (League Suspension)
Jericho Sims (Right Thumb UCL Sprain)

Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Patella Tendinopathy)
Gary Trent Jr. (Lower Back Contusion)"

Injury Report - March 24 at Phoenix

Out:
Damian Lillard (Right Calf Soreness)
Bobby Portis Jr. (League Suspension)
Jericho Sims (Right Thumb UCL Sprain)

Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Patella Tendinopathy)
Gary Trent Jr. (Lower Back Contusion)

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 24, 2025

Lillard is in his second season playing for the Bucks.

The future Hall of Famer is averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 58 games.

Making his 9th #NBAAllStar appearance... Damian Lillard of the @Bucks.

Drafted as the 6th pick in 2012 out of Weber State, @Dame_Lillard is averaging 25.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG and 7.3 APG for the Bucks this season. pic.twitter.com/PNh0nCPrjR

— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) January 30, 2025

The Bucks are coming off a 114-108 victory over the Sacramento Kings in California.

They are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-30 record in 70 games.

Mar 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Over the last ten games, the Bucks have gone 5-5 (and they have won two in a row).

Following the Suns, they will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

West Coast trip continues tonight in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/mFxgAlolOb

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 24, 2025

As for the Suns, they are the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 34-37 record in 71 games.

They have won six out of their last ten (and are in the middle of a three-game winning streak).