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Zach Wolpin

What recovery process will Damian Lillard go through to repair his Achilles tear?

On Sunday, April 27, the Bucks and Pacers faced off in Game 4 of their first-round series. Midway through the first quarter, all-star PG Damian Lillard felt a pop in his leg. 

The 34-year-old immediately fell to the ground and did not return to the game. Unfortunately, Lillard tore his Achilles on a non-contact injury. There’s a chance Lillard misses the entire 2025-26 season due to the Achilles tear. What recovery process will Damian Lillard go through to get back on the court and playing basketball?

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