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 (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.

After what had been a remarkable recovery from a blood clot, Damian Lillard found himself facing yet another scary injury situation on Sunday. Just minutes into the Bucks' Game 4 loss to the Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs,