Bucks' Damian Lillard Enters Concussion Protocol, Sidelined for Tuesday's Raptors Game
Key Points
* Damian Lillard, the star point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, has entered the league's concussion protocol. * Lillard sustained a head injury during Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. * The Bucks have ruled Lillard out for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors.Injury Details
Lillard sustained the injury during the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He collided with Pacers center Myles Turner while attempting to drive to the basket.
Lillard immediately went to the ground and was visibly shaken up. He was helped to the locker room and did not return to the game.
Concussion Protocol
The NBA's concussion protocol is a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to ensure the safety of players who have sustained a head injury.
The protocol requires players to undergo a series of tests and examinations to determine the severity of their injury. Players must be cleared by a team doctor before they are allowed to return to practice or competition.
Impact on Bucks
Lillard's absence will be a significant blow to the Bucks, who are currently in the midst of a playoff push.
Lillard is the Bucks' leading scorer and assist man. He is also one of the most dynamic and explosive players in the NBA.
The Bucks will have to find a way to fill the void created by Lillard's absence. Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, and Jevon Carter are all candidates to see increased playing time.
Return Timeline
The Bucks have not released a timetable for Lillard's return. However, the average recovery time for players who enter the concussion protocol is 7-10 days.
The Bucks are hopeful that Lillard will be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season. However, they will not rush him back if he is not fully recovered.
