MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night. The Bucks announced the severity of Lillard’s injury after he had an MRI on Monday.

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has torn his left Achilles tendon, the team announced Monday. It's news that the Bucks feared would be confirmed after an MRI Monday, and now the sobering reality has set in.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard tore his left Achilles tendon in the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers, a league source confirmed Monday, ending his season and putting his status for next year in question.