Lillard spoke with Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career. "He said two things, which I love," Rivers told reporters prior to Game 5 of the first-round series with the Indiana ...

Damian Lillard has torn his Achilles tendon in his left leg. An MRI confirmed the Bucks’ worst fears on Monday morning, a day after Milwaukee went down 3-1 in their first round series against the Pacers following Lillard’s injury.

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a devastating blow to their roster on Sunday. All-Star guard Damian Lillard left the game early after he sustained a foot injury, which was eventually diagnosed as a left torn Achilles tendon. With his recent injury, the Bucks' season is at stake against the Indiana Pacers, who hold a 3-1 lead in their playoff series.