Though Lillard was listed as probable heading into the day, he was downgraded to questionable before the Bucks ultimately opted to hold him out for the first time since Feb. 21. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter will likely cover all of the minutes at point guard Thursday while Lillard takes a seat.

Damian Lillard has been ruled out for tonight's showdown against the Lakers, according to Chris Haynes. “ Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will be held out of tonight’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers to nurse calf soreness, sources tell me,” Haynes shared in a post on X before the game.