Bucks Survive Without Stars, Lillard Set for Return in Crucial Game 6 The Milwaukee Bucks avoided elimination in the NBA playoffs with a surprising victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5. There's good news for Bucks fans, as star guard Damian Lillard is expected to be back for the win-or-go-home Game 6 in Indiana. Injury Drama: Both Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) and Damian Lillard (Achilles injury) have been battling health issues. Just a few hours before the Game 5 tip-off, coach Doc Rivers declared them both "game-time decisions." While Lillard's status improved to "questionable" by game time, Giannis unfortunately remains out for Game 6. This lack of clarity surrounding their return has been frustrating. Antetokounmpo hasn't played since April 9th due to his calf injury, and the official recovery timeline remains unclear. Lillard missed the last two games after re-injuring his Achilles in Bucks Step Up in Stars' Absence: Despite mi...