Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in the first half during game three of th

When the Milwaukee Bucks gave up a handful of players and picks to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023, they were hoping the All-Star guard could be the perfect piece to complement Giannis Antetokounmpo and lead the organization back to the NBA Finals.

The first-round NBA playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers shifts to Fiserv Forum for Game 3 on Friday. The Bucks will try to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole. Yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo is not on the team’s injury report for Game 3.