Damian Lillard's Injury Status for Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls

The Milwaukee Bucks listed Damian Lillard on the injury report against the Chicago Bulls.

Nov 20, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

After a rough game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls have another tough opponent tonight in the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tonight is the third matchup between the two teams, with the series currently tied at 1-1. Despite the Bulls winning the early October matchup against the Bucks, Milwaukee is no longer the struggling team they previously faced.

Even though Milwaukee has been performing better as of late, Chicago has a chance to steal tonight's game, especially because the Bucks could potentially miss both of their big guns.

Bulls list Josh Giddey, Torrey Craig questionable vs. Bucks. Giddey said he’s targeting this game for return. Billy Donovan said he needs on-court work. Stay tuned.

For Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable (back spasms) and Damian Lillard doubtful (calf strain).

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 22, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks initially listed Damian Lillard as doubtful with a right calf strain against the Chicago Bulls, and have since downgraded him to out.

Lillard has not played in the last two games for the Bucks, with his most recent game being on December 17 against the Oklahoma City Thunder; that night, he put up 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles during the 3rd quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Through 22 games this season, Lillard has averaged 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds on 45/37/92 shooting from the field. For as much as Lillard has struggled throughout the beginning of the regular season, he's shooting better this season than his career average. The Milwaukee Bucks have been 1-1 without Lillard in the lineup. Prior to his injury, the Bucks had won 10 out of 12 games.

The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks face off at 5:00 p.m. EST tonight.

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