Lillard and the Bucks struggled to get things going early on in the season, falling to 4-9. They started to find their groove in mid-November and now sit at 29-24 entering the Clippers game. Lillard, in his second season with Milwaukee, is still playing at a high level at age 34, averaging 25.8 points. 4.7 rebounds and 7.5 assists.

The superstar guard will have plenty of time to recover ahead of his next chance to play for the Bucks, which doesn't arrive until Feb. 20 against the Clippers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) also out against the Timberwolves,