The Milwaukee Bucks were shorthanded against the powerful Phoenix Suns Tuesday night, as they were missing two starters in guard Damian Lillard and big man Brook Lopez due to injuries. They also lost forward Khris Middleton during the game because of a sprained ankle injury.
Damian Lillard Unable To Play In Milwaukee Bucks vs. Suns
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Lillard wanted to give it a go versus the Suns, but the mentor was not in the same boat as his player.
“He wanted to go and to me, I’m like, why,” Rivers said (via Duane Rankin of azcentral).
It is easy to understand why Lillard would want to play even though he was not 100% healthy. For one, he is a fierce competitor. Plus, it was against the Suns, with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal all playing. The opportunity to go head-to-head against those high-caliber players would light a fire under any player looking for a challenge, and Lillard isn’t one to back down from such. Unfortunately, his banged-up ankle got in the way.
With Lillard unable to play, the Bucks suffered a 114-106 loss to the Suns, Milwaukee’s fourth defeat in the Doc Rivers era.
The good news for the Milwaukee Bucks and Lillardis that they will see the Suns at least one more time this season, as the two will meet again on Mar. 17 in Milwaukee.
So far this season, Lillard is averaging 24.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.
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