The Milwaukee Bucks were ecstatic to get Damian Lillard back for Game 2 in the first round of the playoffs against the Pacers. He missed over a month with blood clots in his calf, and came back faster than anyone has ever come back from something like this.

With the Bucks already trailing after a convincing Game 1 victory for the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard is set to return for Milwaukee at the perfect time. Dame was a huge get for the Bucks after bringing him in from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023, and prior to being sidelined this season he was averaging nearly 25 points per game.

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks attempts a shot while being guarded by Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Getty Images