Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard tries to get past Los Angeles Clippers' Norman Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 4, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) – The Milwaukee Bucks will be missing one of their top scorers, but another prominent player is expected to return to the floor on Friday when the Bucks travel to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers on Friday night.
According to the team’s injury report, point guard Damian Lillard will be out with a right calf strain, but forward Khris Middleton is expected to play after missing the NBA Cup Championship game on Tuesday due to illness.
Lillard helped lead the Bucks to a 97-81 victory over the Thunder on Tuesday, scoring 23 points and dishing out four assists. He is averaging 25.7 points per game this season while playing 36.4 minutes.
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