Just as the Milwaukee Bucks begin to turn their season around, the team has been bit by the injury bug.
According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, eight-time All-Star Bucks starting point guard Damian Lillard and three-time All-Star Milwaukee small forward Khris Middleton have already been ruled out for the club's matchup on Saturday against the similarly struggling Charlotte Hornets.
Across his 10 healthy games this season, Lillard is averaging 26.0 points on .444/.348/.909 shooting splits, 6.6 assists, and 4.6 rebounds a night. But his defense has been an absolute eye-sore, and may have cost the club some close losses.