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:

As the two were chirping back and forth with each other, Lillard appeared to exclaim, "You want this? I'm coming Tuesday!" which was posted immediately posted all over social medi

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.