The Milwaukee Bucks are feeling the pressure after a Game 1 loss to the Indiana Pacers, highlighting a crucial need for a secondary shot creator alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Damian Lillard's potential return is a silver lining, as he has been upgraded to questionable for Game 2 after recovering from deep vein thrombosis that sidelined him for the final stretch of the regular season.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers noted Lillard's impressive recovery, which is pivotal given his past All-Star performance averaging 24.9 points and 7.1 assists this season. However, Lillard's absence raises concerns about his defensive liabilities and overall rustiness. The Bucks will also rely on better contributions from Kyle Kuzma and Brook Lopez to elevate their game against a well-prepared Pacers team.