Nov 20, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard's Injury Status for Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Dec 23, 2024 1:30 PM ET

After a rough game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls have another tough opponent tonight in the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tonight is the third matchup between the two teams, with the series currently tied at 1-1. Despite the Bulls winning the early October matchup against the Bucks, Milwaukee is no longer the struggling team they previously faced.

Even though Milwaukee has been performing better as of late, Chicago has a chance to steal tonight's game, especially because the Bucks could potentially miss both of their big guns.

Bulls list Josh Giddey, Torrey Craig questionable vs. Bucks. Giddey said he’s targeting this game for return. Billy Donovan said he needs on-court work. Stay tuned.

For Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable (back spasms) and Damian Lillard doubtful (calf strain).
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 22, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially listed Damian Lillard as doubtful with a right calf strain against the Chicago Bulls.

Lillard has not played in the last two games for the Bucks, with his most recent game being on December 17 against the Oklahoma City Thunder; that night, he put up 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Through 22 games this season, Lillard has averaged 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds on 45/37/92 shooting from the field. For as much as Lillard has struggled throughout the beginning of the regular season, he's shooting better this season than his career average. The Milwaukee Bucks have been 1-1 without Lillard in the lineup. Prior to his injury, the Bucks had won 10 out of 12 games.