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UPDATE: Damian Lillard's Injury Status For Bucks-Suns Game

Damian Lillard is on the injury report for Tuesday's game.

UPDATE: Damian Lillard has been ruled out (via the NBA's official injury report). 

On Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will face off against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.   

For the game, the Bucks could be without one of their best player, as All-Star point guard Damian Lillard is on the injury report.  

Via Rotoworld Basketball: "Damian Lillard (ankle) questionable Tuesday vs PHO"

Lillard has played in 47 games and is averaging 24.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 34.7% from the three-point range.  

The Bucks are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 33-17 record in their first 50 games. 

They are 5-5 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Utah Jazz by a score of 123-108. 

In 38 minutes of playing time, Lillard had 12 points, six assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 5/18 from the field and 1/8 from the three-point range. 

Following the Suns, the Bucks will conclude their road trip and return home to host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday evening. 

As for the Suns, they are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 29-21 record in their first 50 games.  

They are 7-3 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Washington Wizards by a score of 140-112. 

Bradley Beal led the team with 43 points in 31 minutes of playing time. 

Following the Bucks, the Suns will remain at home to host the Jazz on Thursday evening in Arizona.