Damian Lillard's Injury Status For Bucks-Celtics Game

Damian Lillard has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game.

On Wednesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will be in Boston to face off against the Celtics. 

For the game, Damian Lillard had been listed as probable, but he has now been upgraded to available.

Via Underdog NBA: "Damian Lillard (oblique) listed available to play Wednesday."

Damian Lillard (oblique) listed available to play Wednesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 22, 2023

Lillard has played in 12 games so far this season and is averaging 24.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 39.5% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range. 

The Bucks are 10-4 in their first 14 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak and most recently defeated the Washington Wizards by a score of 142-129.

In 33 minutes of playing time, Lillard had 22 points, five rebounds and seven assists while shooting 5/14 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range.

Clash of the Titans.

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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 22, 2023

Lillard is in his first year with the Bucks after spending the first 11 seasons of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Following the Celtics, the Bucks will play their next game when they host Jordan Poole and the Wizards on Friday.

They are 6-1 in the seven games they have played at home and 4-3 in seven games on the road. 

4-point play! ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/uELkbxKkQm

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 21, 2023

As for the Celtics, they are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with an 11-3 record in their first 14 games. 

They are 7-3 in their previous ten games and a perfect 5-0 at home in Boston.