I wouldn’t have been at peace without even trying

Damian Lillard expressed frustration with the Milwaukee Bucks’ injury struggles after they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers.

Lillard, who returned for Game 6 after missing two games with a right Achilles injury, said: “I don’t think I could have gone through the summer peacefully if I just let the team play without at least trying.” .

Despite his return and the 28 points scored, the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, out for the entire series due to a strained left calf, was felt heavily. “It’s definitely disappointing because you know how much better the team is when he’s on the court and how much things change,” Lillard lamented.