Lillard's recovery time was considered "historic," thanks in part to early detection and treatment. Game 2 between the Bucks and Pacers is set for Tuesday, while Game 3 will be back in Milwaukee on Friday. Earlier this week, the Bucks said in a statement that Lillard had made "significant" improvement. Per the team's statement:

Damian Lillard is on his way back to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks all-star guard has been out indefinitely with blood clots in his right calf since late March and is missing Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard just couldn't help himself while on the bench during Game 1 vs. the Indiana Pacers and managed to earn himself a technical foul despite not playing in the contest.