The Milwaukee Bucks have some help on the way as their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers gets started. Star guard Damian Lillard is expected to return for the Bucks for Game 2 or Game 3 against the Pacers.
Lillard has not played since March 18, with what was eventually diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis. The veteran point guard has been on blood thinners, but was recently cleared to begin contact practices ahead of the playoffs.
The Bucks play Game 1 on Sunday afternoon at the Pacers. Game 2 is on Tuesday in Indiana, before the series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 3 on Friday.