Bucks Reveal Injury Report For Game 5 vs Pacers

Even heading into Game 4 of their best-of-seven series against the 50-32 Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the 48-34 Milwaukee Bucks had looked wholly overmatched.

While nine-time All-Star Milwaukee power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had been putting on a one-man scoring clinic, none of his comrades had been able to consistently contribute.

Freshly elevated to a starting role in Game 3, shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. matched Antetokounmpo's 37 points in Game 3 to help power the Bucks to their only win of the series thus far.

Nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, who had only returned to the floor starting in Game 2 after being felled by a right calf blood clot for a month, hadn't looked like his normal sharpshooting superstar self. Pricey new trade acquisition Kyle Kuzma had looked absolutely lethargic on both sides of the ball, while 37-year-old center Brook Lopez and sixth man Bobby Portis failed to match the Pacers' speed.

More Milwaukee Bucks News: Carmelo Anthony Slams Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

But things went from bad to worse early into Game 4, when Lillard collapsed with a no-contact injury. After hobbling into the Bucks locker room, the 6-foot-2 Weber State product was quickly ruled out for the rest of the contest, which Milwaukee went on to lose 129-103.

Rumblings emerged that Lillard was feared to have suffered a torn left Achilles tendon — and those rumors were eventually confirmed the next day.

Damian Lillard underwent an MRI today that revealed a torn left Achilles tendon. Lillard will miss the remainder of the 2025 playoffs and undergo surgery to repair the injury. pic.twitter.com/Ag0jYBOh9n
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 28, 2025

It is no surprise, then, that Lillard will miss Tuesday night's must-win Game 5, which sees the series return to Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Pacers now lead the Bucks 3-1, having outscored Milwaukee by a cumulative 37 points in the series (and remember, Indiana lost to the Bucks by 16 points in Game 3). Indiana went 29-11 at home during the regular season, and has yet to drop a game there in this series.

More Milwaukee Bucks News: Predicting Remainder of Bucks vs Pacers Series

The Bucks have released their latest injury report ahead of Game 5.

Obviously, Lillard is out, as he will be for however many more games the Bucks will play in this spring's postseason. Rookie power forward Tyler Smith is doubtful to suit up due to a left ankle sprain. The 6-foot-11 big man has yet to appear in the series.

Injury Report - April 29 at Indiana

Out:
Damian Lillard (Left Achilles Tear)

Doubtful:
Tyler Smith (Left Ankle Sprain)
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 28, 2025

The matchup is slated to tip off at 5 p.m. CT, and will be on the road for Milwaukee, in Indianapolis' Fiserv Forum.

Game 5 tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/RdCjTgrX4A
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 28, 2025

Ryan Rollins started in Lillard's stead for Game 1, scoring a whopping five points on 2-of-8 shooting from the field. He didn't even appear in Game 2. One wonders if head coach Doc Rivers will opt to start Rollins or Kevin Porter Jr. — who has performed far more capably on offense in this series — at the point.

More Milwaukee Bucks News:

Bucks' Doc Rivers Listed Among NBA's Worst Coaches in Player Poll

Wild Trade Proposal Has Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Landing With Warriors

How Bobby Portis Can Replace Damian Lillard in Bucks Lineup

Nuggets’ Michael Malone Firing Has Instant Impact on Doc Rivers’ Bucks Future

For more news and notes on the Milwaukee Bucks, visit Milwaukee Bucks on SI.