Is Damian Lillard playing tonight against Atlanta Hawks? Latest on All-Star's status for 2024 NBA Cup semis clash (Dec. 14)

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard will play in Saturday's 2024 NBA Cup semifinal clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Lillard is not on the injury report. He's been healthy this season, playing 21 of the 24 games for the Bucks, averaging 25.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.0 steals, shooting on 45/37/92 splits.

Lillard's availability and solid form have been critical to the Bucks' NBA Cup success as the only unbeaten team this season. He was in phenomenal touch when the Bucks locked horns against the Orlando Magic in the quarterfinal, tallying 28 points and nine assists in a 114-109 win, shooting on 53/40/100 splits.

The Bucks would hope for a similar effort from their All-Star point guard against a dynamic Atlanta Hawks that has sprung plenty of surprises along the way, winning a group against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics.

Damian Lillard stats vs. Atlanta Hawks stats

Damian Lillard has averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists in 19 career games against the Atlanta Hawks. Lillard holds a 10-9 record against the Eastern Conference outfit. When the teams last met on Dec. 4, the Bucks lost 119-104. Lillard had 25 points, four rebounds and five assists, shooting 8 of 14, including 5 of 9 from 3. However, he committed five turnovers.

He will hope to clean up some of those errors and produce a more clinical effort, as that's critical to the Bucks' success against a rejuvenated Hawks team.

Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks 2024 NBA Cup Semifinal game?

The 2024 NBA Cup semifinal game between the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks will be nationally televised by TNT. Fans outside the U.S. can view the contest live via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET onwards at the T-Mobila Arena in Las Vegas.

Damian Lillard is favored to score under 25.5 points and record under 8.5 assists. He's also projected to make under 3.5 3-pointers. The Bucks are -5-point favorites to win the clash.