Damian Lillard's Official Status For Bucks-Wizards Game
On Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will face off against Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards in Washington, D.C.
For the game, the Bucks will be without one of their best players, as All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has been ruled out.
Lillard also missed the team's last game, so this will be his second straight out of the lineup.
Via Rotoworld Basketball: "Damian Lillard (personal) out Tuesday vs. Wizards"
Lillard is in his first season playing for the Bucks.
He is averaging 24.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 68 gamees.
The Bucks are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-27 record in 74 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and most recently defeated Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks (at State Farm Arena) by a score of 122-113.
Following their showdown with the Wizards, the Bucks will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
As for the Wizards, they have had a tough season and are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 14-61 record in 75 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a three-game losing streak.
Following their matchup with the Bucks, the Wizards will remain at home to host Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C.