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

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

Nov 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) directs the offense while bringing the ball up court against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will visit the Washington Wizards.

For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as Damian Lillard has been ruled out.

The All-Star point guard is averaging 25.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point range in 45 games.

Via Underdog NBA: "Damian Lillard (injury management) listed out Friday."

Damian Lillard (injury management) listed out Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 21, 2025

The Bucks are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 30-24 record in 54 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have gone 4-6 over their last ten).

On the road, the Bucks are 11-15 in 26 games away from Wisconsin.

Damian Lillard: Sitting out Friday https://t.co/dRsd5A6hlr

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Most recently, the Bucks beat the LA Clippers by a score of 116-110.

Lillard finished the win with 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals while shooting 2/12 from the field and 2/8 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

Following the Wizards, the Bucks will play their next game on Sunday when they return home to host Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat.

Feb 20, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

As for the Wizards, they are the 15th seed (last place) in the Eastern Conference with a 9-45 record in 54 games.

Following the Bucks, they will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Florida.

Feb 7, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Back in December, the Bucks beat the Wizards by a score of 112-101 (in Wisconsin).

Lillard did not play in the game.