Bucks' Damian Lillard: Ruled out for Game 4

Lillard (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Pacers.

As expected, Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) have been downgraded from doubtful to out. Khris Middleton (ankle) remains probable. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Lillard had been playing through soreness in his Achilles over the last few weeks and aggravated the issue during the Bucks' Game 3 loss on Friday. The Bucks are officially listing Lillard's injury as right Achilles tendinitis. Malik Beasley, Andre Jackson and AJ Green are all candidates to take on increased roles Sunday in Lillard's absence.