The Rockets find themselves on the cusp of championship contention. Their disruptive, dominant defense is camera-ready for basketball's biggest stage. Their competitive fire and the fight instilled under head coach Ime Udoka can keep sturdy legs beneath them through the final rounds of a heavyweight brawl.

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want to discuss his future in Milwaukee after Tuesday night's season-ending loss and instead lamented the Bucks' third straight first-round exit and their inability to win Game 5 for the injured Damian Lillard.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says injured guard Damian Lillard had two points to make when they spoke Tuesday.

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, the team announced Monday, ending his season and putting his status for next season in question.

The Bucks confirmed that Damian LIllard tore his left Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the playoffs. His status for next season is in doubt as well.