Milwaukee Bucks lose Damian Lillard

Heavy loss for Jimmy Butler to Golden State in front of his former fans in Miami, but making Nba news is Milwaukee’s announcement. Damian Lillard has been stricken with venous thrombosis in his right calf and will be absent indefinitely. It is a blow to Milwaukee, which is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 40 wins and 31 losses.

“To protect him and begin a process of returning to the game, Lillard is taking anticoagulant medication, which has stabilized the venous thrombosis, and will continue to undergo regular checkups” the Bucks said in a statement. In mid-September, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama stopped with a venous thrombosis in one shoulder.

The following were the games played on the night: Miami-Golden State 112-86; New York-Dallas 128-113; Charlotte-Orlando 104-111; Detroit-San Antonio 122-96; Portland-Cleveland 111-122; Sacramento-Oklahoma City 105-121; Utah-Memphis 103-140; Houston-Atlanta 121-114.