Damian Lillard has entered the concussion protocol, the Milwaukee Bucks announced Monday evening. He will miss Tuesday’s game with the Toronto Raptors.
Lillard suffered a blow to the head during the third quarter of Sunday’s 113-107 loss to the Boston Celtics, according to reporter Chris Haynes. He scored 14 points with six assists and four rebounds in 36 minutes of play.
Sources: Damian Lillard took a hit to the head late in the third quarter against the Celtics on Sunday. Today I suffered from a headache and dizziness. Tests confirmed a concussion. There is a possibility he could be acquitted in Wednesday’s game against the Pistons.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 12, 2024
However, Lillard suffered headaches and dizziness on Monday and tests confirmed he suffered a concussion. He could potentially be available for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.
In Milwaukee’s 10 games this season, Lillard averaged 26 points and 6.6 assists per game. However, the Bucks were one of the disappointments of the early season going 2-8. That’s the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference.
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