Damian Lillard takes the 1st step toward recovery from a torn Achilles tendon by undergoing surgery to repair the injury on Friday.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon that will knock him out for the rest of this postseason

Midway through the first quarter of Sunday's Game 4, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard exhibited the classic result of an Achilles tear when he fell to the floor before immediately grabbing his left lower leg and ankle. He was clearly in pain and appeared to look around as if surprised by whatever just took him out.