Mar 18, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (right) chats up Golden State Warriors assistant coach Ron Adams before a game at Chase Center. “There is optimism that Damian Lillard will be cleared at some point before the playoffs,” Charamia said.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-119 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, securing the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Bucks can't have momentary lapses in fast break defense, even for a few possessions, in their first-round series against the Pacers.