The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Damian Lillard for the start of the team's NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee revealed that the team is still holding out hope that Lillard will be able to suit up at some point during the first round.

Damian Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and remains a crucial part of Milwaukee’s playoff ambitions.

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.