Eric Nehm: Asked about Damian Lillard’s availability for Game 2, Doc Rivers said he didn’t know if Lillard would be available, but said he looks good. Rivers said Lillard practiced today and he’s gone through live scrimmages the last two days. “He’s close. He looks great to me.” – Rivers
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm
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Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After Game 1, Doc Rivers told reporters that defensive problems stemmed from poor offensive play. So, I looked at the defense in the moments the offense played well.
It wasn’t good.
On the defensive questions that need to be answered, at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62940… – 10:05 AM
After Game 1, Doc Rivers told reporters that defensive problems stemmed from poor offensive play. So, I looked at the defense in the moments the offense played well.
It wasn’t good.
On the defensive questions that need to be answered, at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62940… – 10:05 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Remember that game where Dame set the record for most feet of distance from the basket on his made shots in a game? Ausar Thompson is going for that record, but for fouls. – 8:24 PM
Remember that game where Dame set the record for most feet of distance from the basket on his made shots in a game? Ausar Thompson is going for that record, but for fouls. – 8:24 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle praised several players postgame and made clear they have a long way to go.
“These guys cause so many problems & we’re talking about a game where Lillard didn’t even play yet.”
He wants them to take better shots, defend w/o fouling, and be more prepared for zone – 6:03 PM
Rick Carlisle praised several players postgame and made clear they have a long way to go.
“These guys cause so many problems & we’re talking about a game where Lillard didn’t even play yet.”
He wants them to take better shots, defend w/o fouling, and be more prepared for zone – 6:03 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doc Rivers: “I thought our offense was awful. I thought our offense contributed to our defense as anything. We just didn’t play the way we’ve played during this stretch offensively. And I thought we had a lot of missed shot, which allowed them to have a lot of break outs.” – 4:50 PM
Doc Rivers: “I thought our offense was awful. I thought our offense contributed to our defense as anything. We just didn’t play the way we’ve played during this stretch offensively. And I thought we had a lot of missed shot, which allowed them to have a lot of break outs.” – 4:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Damian Lillard today:
1 — Technical foul
0 — Minutes played pic.x.com/X6cl0viQf2 – 3:37 PM
Damian Lillard today:
1 — Technical foul
0 — Minutes played pic.x.com/X6cl0viQf2 – 3:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lillard has some words for Haliburton during the timeout as the Bucks are challenging the call. Not sure what he’s upset about.
Siakam and Lillard each given a technical foul. – 3:36 PM
Lillard has some words for Haliburton during the timeout as the Bucks are challenging the call. Not sure what he’s upset about.
Siakam and Lillard each given a technical foul. – 3:36 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Just in on NBA Countdown – Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard is expected to make his return in Game 2 or Game 3 of series against the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN: pic.x.com/RNHT5eHfPl – 12:13 PM
Just in on NBA Countdown – Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard is expected to make his return in Game 2 or Game 3 of series against the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN: pic.x.com/RNHT5eHfPl – 12:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers v Bucks R1G1
– Officials: Josh Tiven, Curtis Blair, Tre Maddox
– Injuries: Sheppard probable; Lillard and Smith out
– Uniforms: Pacers in white (City), Bucks in black (Statement)
– TV: ESPN, FDSN
– Adam Silver present
– It’s meeting No. 16 in a year; MIL 3-1 this season – 10:43 AM
Pacers v Bucks R1G1
– Officials: Josh Tiven, Curtis Blair, Tre Maddox
– Injuries: Sheppard probable; Lillard and Smith out
– Uniforms: Pacers in white (City), Bucks in black (Statement)
– TV: ESPN, FDSN
– Adam Silver present
– It’s meeting No. 16 in a year; MIL 3-1 this season – 10:43 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Damian Lillard spoke with reporters today for the first time since being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis blood clot in his right calf.
At @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62908… – 5:52 PM
Damian Lillard spoke with reporters today for the first time since being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis blood clot in his right calf.
At @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62908… – 5:52 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Official injury report for Pacers-Bucks Game 1:
Ben Sheppard (left great toe sprain) is probable. He sat out the final five games of the regular season.
Damian Lillard (reconditioning) and Tyler Smith (left ankle sprain) are out. – 5:34 PM
Official injury report for Pacers-Bucks Game 1:
Ben Sheppard (left great toe sprain) is probable. He sat out the final five games of the regular season.
Damian Lillard (reconditioning) and Tyler Smith (left ankle sprain) are out. – 5:34 PM
More on this storyline
Haliburton must’ve responded with something that Lillard didn’t like, and he said “We suck? We’re gonna see about that… and I’ll beat your a–.” Pascal Siakam got into the back and forth, and was seen saying “Why is he talking… h– a– n—-” and Haliburton responding to him saying “It’s time to get them the f— out of here.” -via Clutch Points / April 20, 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers faced off in an intense Game 1 that showed that both teams are not fond of each other. The Pacers had control of the entire game, and late in the fourth quarter, the Bucks tried to make a comeback, but it didn’t work out. Tyrese Haliburton went to the free-throw line at one point, and Damian Lillard is seen chirping at him. After he knocks down the free throws, Lillard and Haliburton are seen going back and forth, with the Bucks guard allegedly mouthing “What are you gonna do, n—-?” -via Clutch Points / April 20, 2025
Scott Agness: Rick Carlisle praised several players postgame and made clear they have a long way to go. “These guys cause so many problems & we’re talking about a game where Lillard didn’t even play yet.” He wants them to take better shots, defend w/o fouling, and be more prepared for zone -via x.com / April 19, 2025
