Damian Lillard suffers injury scare in Lakers-Bucks game

The Milwaukee Bucks play their second preseason game at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday evening.

All-Star point guard Damian Lillard suffered an injury scare in the first quarter.

About Bally Sports Wisconsin: “Damian Lillard checked out after it appeared he injured his ankle.”

The good news is that Lillard was able to get back into the game in the second quarter (h/t Eric Nehm of The Athletic).

Despite returning to the game, Chris Haynes reported that Lillard (and Giannis Antetokounmpo) will both sit out the second half.

Lillard finished his second preseason game with eight points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal while shooting 2/7 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 19 minutes of playing time.

About Haynes: “Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are expected to miss the second half against the Lakers tonight, sources say.”

The Bucks will likely be very cautious with Lillard since he is 34 years old, and they expect him to have a great season.

After spending over a decade with the Portland Trail Blazers, he was traded to the Bucks in the 2023 offseason.

The former Weber State star averaged 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.4% from three in 73 games -Point range shot.

The Bucks will open the 2024-25 regular season on Oct. 24 when they travel to Philadelphia for a game against the 76ers.