The Milwaukee Bucks got a massive boost Tuesday night, but it did not make a difference.
All-Star guard Damian Lillard returned to the court, five weeks after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots, in his right calf. However, the Bucks dropped Game 2 of their first-round series against the Pacers, 123-115, and trail 0-2 in the first-round NBA playoff series.
Game 3 is Friday in Milwaukee.
Over the past few weeks, Lillard had been making progress, eventually coming off of blood thinner medication. As Lillard’s progress continued, the Bucks issued news releases indicating that a return during the playoffs could be possible.