Heartbreaking Injury for Bucks’ Lillard; Tatum Shines for Celtics in Close Finish
Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a massive blow in their NBA Playoffs match against the Indiana Pacers, as guard Damian Lillard was forced to leave the game after falling to the floor in the first quarter. The Bucks were leading when Lillard went down, but the Pacers took full advantage and handed Milwaukee a heavy 129-103 defeat.
After a few minutes and with the club communicating only a “problem to the left leg”, the worst fears were confirmed. The Achilles tendon had snapped for the 34-year-old Lillard, an injury that could potentially end his season and raise serious concerns about his long-term future with the Bucks.
Indiana Wins by 26; Bucks Face Uncertainty
Milwaukee struggled to keep up the tempo after Lillard’s exit, and Indiana took control of the game. Turner dominated the paint with 23 points, while Haliburton was impressive both in scoring (17 points) and passing (15 assists). Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s valiant effort (28 points, 15 rebounds), the Bucks were unable to overcome the Pacers’ onslaught.
Celtics Clinch Game 4; Tatum Shines in Close Win
In other playoff action, the Boston Celtics relied on Jayson Tatum’s heroics to secure a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic. Down by four with just four minutes remaining, Tatum took over, leading the Celtics on a game-closing 16-7 run. The Celtics’ star finished with 37 points and 14 rebounds, while Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points.
Up Next:
- The Pacers can clinch their series against the Bucks in Game 5 at home on Tuesday.
- The Celtics will look to close out their series against the Magic in Game 5 at home on Tuesday.
Did you know?
The Pacers have not lost since April 13, a span of seven games.
Pro Tip:
Keep an eye on Tatum’s consistency in the playoffs. If he continues to perform at this level, the Celtics will be a tough out in the Eastern Conference.
With Lillard’s status uncertain, the Bucks will need a Miracle to come back from a 3-1 deficit in their series against the Pacers. Meanwhile, the Celtics are marching on, with Tatum leading the way. Stay tuned for more updates on the thrilling NBA Playoffs action!