Damian Lillard made a comeback in Game 2 of the playoffs after missing a month due to deep vein thrombosis. He communicated with coach Doc Rivers to join the team, aiming to inspire the Bucks, who were down 1-0. Lillard played 37 minutes and scored 14 points, but struggled with his performance, particularly in the second half. Despite feeling good about returning, his conditioning was compromised due to limited practice time. Rivers noted they would monitor Lillard's health closely during the game, reflecting the seriousness of his prior condition.
"It felt pretty good, given the fact that I haven't played in so long. Jumping back into a playoff game, I'd say it felt pretty good. I felt pretty solid."
"I got a little winded, but I think everyone got a little winded. I wasn't really thinking about if I was tired, it was just like I'm out here and I've got to do what I got to do."
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