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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Cleared of deep vein thrombosis
Lillard (calf) is no longer on blood-thinning medication, which is a drastic step forward to returning to the floor for the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Lillard will miss a 15th consecutive game on Saturday due to his condition. However, this update is a promising sign that he'll be back in the lineup for Milwaukee sooner rather than later, which significantly increases the team's chances of beating the Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The superstar guard had another solid regular season, averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists while tying a career high with 1.2 steals per game.
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Bucks' Jericho Sims: Trending in right direction
Sims (thumb) is expected to be available for Saturday's first-round playoff game against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
After undergoing thumb surgery in mid-March, Sims participated in most of Tuesday's practice and appears to be on the cusp of returning to the court. Milwaukee's official injury report should provide an official designation on the 2021 second-rounder's status when it becomes available. That said, Sims would likely be facing a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play Saturday, and Bobby Portis has since rejoined the Bucks following a suspension to play the backup center role behind Brook Lopez.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Expected to play Saturday
Lopez (rest) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Lopez played 80 games during the regular season, putting up some decent numbers in his seventh season with Milwaukee. The veteran big man averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from deep.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Should be available for Saturday
Portis (rest), who missed Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pistons, is expected to be available for Game 1 against the Pacers on Saturday.
No surprise here, as the Bucks rested several key rotation players in that contest. Portis appeared in just 49 games this season after a 25-game suspension, posting averages of 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Available to play
Prince (knee), who missed Sunday's regular-season finale against Detroit, is expected to be available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Prince has played a key role for the Bucks this season and is expected to retain his starting spot in the backcourt next to Ryan Rollins due to Damian Lillard's (calf) ongoing absence. Across 80 appearances in the regular season, Prince averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 27.1 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Saturday
Antetokounmpo (shoulder) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is coming off another stellar regular season for the Bucks. The superstar big man averaged a double-double, putting up 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists (ties career high) and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Cleared to play
Rollins (shoulder) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
With Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable for the start of the playoffs, Rollins is expected to operate as the starting point guard. In 19 regular-season starts, Rollins holds averages of 10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 24.7 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Will miss Game 1 vs. Indiana
Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Despite making "significant progress" with his blood clot issue, Lillard will not play in Game 1 in Indiana. The superstar guard will continue to increase basketball activity this week and is expected to return at some point during the NBA playoffs, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Ryan Rollins (shoulder) and Kevin Porter (wrist) will likely continue to see more time on the floor during Lillard's absence.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Caps rookie season in style
Smith accumulated 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 140-133 overtime victory over the Pistons.
There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, so Smith saw a significant workload for only the second time in his brief career and produced career highs in points and made three-pointers. The 2024 second-round pick should return to his spot at the end of the bench when the Bucks begin their playoff run Saturday in Indiana.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Hits for 22 in Sunday's finale
Kuzma registered 22 points (8-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 12 minutes during Sunday's 140-133 overtime win over Detroit.
The 29-year-old forward was the only member of the Bucks' usual starting five to see any court time at all, as there was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale. Kuzma used the opportunity to deliver an incredibly efficient scoring effort, with the five made three-pointers tying his season high. Over eight games in April, Kuzma's averaging 14.1 points, 3.0 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.4 combined blocks and steals in 26.6 minutes a contest. That positions him for a key role when Milwaukee begins its playoff run Saturday in Indiana.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Career-best effort in OT win
Connaughton amassed 43 points (16-29 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 44 minutes during Sunday's 140-133 overtime win over the Pistons.
There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, and with most of the Bucks' usual starters getting rested, Connaughton stepped up with a career-best scoring performance, as well as his first double-double since the 2022-23 season. The 32-year-old forward should return to his bench role when Milwaukee begins its playoff run Saturday in Indiana -- prior to Sunday, he hadn't seen 20-plus minutes in a game since Feb. 5.
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Bucks' Pete Nance: Starting Sunday
Nance will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Nance will be a starter for the first time this season on Sunday. The 24-year-old big man has played in 12 games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 1.6 points and 1.3 rebounds per game while shooting 35.0 percent from the floor.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Starting Sunday
Green is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Pistons on Sunday.
Green was initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he was upgraded to available and will make his seventh start of the season. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Will start vs. Detroit
Connaughton will be in the starting lineup for the Bucks on Sunday against the Pistons.
Connaughton will get his first start of the season Sunday. The veteran forward averages 4.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 45.3 percent from the floor.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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115.5 (11th) |
113.0 (13th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| D. Lillard PG Damian Lillard PG | Calf |
| K. Porter PG Kevin Porter PG | Wrist |
| G. Trent Jr. SG Gary Trent Jr. SG | Knee |
| J. Sims C Jericho Sims C | Thumb |
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