Lillard's Status Uncertain After Eye Injury, Cold

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard sustained a significant eye injury after being hit by Clint Capela's elbow during the first quarter of a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Despite experiencing blurry vision and discomfort, Lillard continued to play, contributing 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the Bucks' 127-121 victory. The injury affected his shooting accuracy, particularly from beyond the arc, where he displayed a 2-10 performance. Lillard noted that his vision was compromised, yet he managed to play effectively by focusing less on the rim and more on the motion of his shots. His resilience was key to the Bucks' win, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double performance. Lillard's status for upcoming games remains uncertain as he recovers from the eye injury and a concurrent cold.