The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Damian Lillard for the start of their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, as he continues to recover from dealing with a blood clot. The Bucks said in a statement that Lillard has made "significant" improvement with the deep vein thrombosis in his right calf,

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard remains out for the NBA playoffs, but is on the mend, the team announced Tuesday. Per the team, Lillard’s deep vein thrombosis in his right calf has improved and he will continue to increase his on-court basketball activity.

This is the second year in a row a Bucks star will be out to start the playoffs. Lillard remains out due to deep vein thrombosis in his calf.