The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 without two of their star players, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon during Game 3 and is currently wearing a walking boot, while Antetokounmpo will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a calf strain.
Head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that both players will be out for the critical game on Sunday. This puts the Bucks at a significant disadvantage, especially after losing a close Game 3 in overtime that gave the Pacers a 2-1 series lead. With Lillard unable to score in overtime, the Pacers secured the win with an and-1 floater from Tyrese Haliburton.
In the absence of Lillard and Antetokounmpo, the Bucks will have to rely on increased production from players like Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez. While these players have stepped up their performance in recent games, it’s unclear if they can fill the void left by their injured teammates. Milwaukee has struggled without Lillard on the floor, going 1-8 in regular season games he missed.
The Bucks are facing an uphill battle in Game 4 without their two best players. However, they have shown resilience and determination so far this series and may find ways to overcome this obstacle with some solid team play and strategy.