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

Damian Lillard has torn his Achilles tendon in his left leg. An MRI confirmed the Bucks’ worst fears on Monday morning, a day after Milwaukee went down 3-1 in their first round series against the Pacers following Lillard’s injury.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar guard Damian Lillard has suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the rest of the playoffs and beyond. Lillard suffered the injury in the first half of Sunday's Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. Prior to the news breaking, the Bucks had feared it was a torn Achilles injury.