It was what was feared the moment Damian Lillard went down in the first quarter of Game 4, now it is official:
Damian Lillard has suffered a torn Achilles, the Milwaukee Bucks have confirmed.
Not only is he obviously out for the remainder of these playoffs — the Bucks trail the Pacers 3-1 in their first-round series — but he is likely out for most, if not all, of next season.
NBA insider Chris Haynes, who is close to Lillard and his camp, posted this:
“In speaking with Damian Lillard, he’s motivated on attacking his rehab and returning to form.