Damian Lillard Starts Off Red-Hot, Finishes With 36 Points
4 years agoPortland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard scored 21 first-quarter points in Thursday's win over New Orleans, finishing with 36 in total in the end on 12-for-22 shooting. He nailed six triples with 15 attempts and had six rebounds with seven turnovers in 38 minutes. It was his first game of the season without a single assist. Lillard will have a pair of games against Luka Doncic and the Mavs next when the two teams will square off in Portland. He scored 34 points and added 11 assists in this season's first meeting with Dallas on Feb. 14.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Saturday's Game
2 days agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) once again holds a probable tag on the injury report entering Saturday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. He has been a regular on the report due to groin soreness, but Lillard has made 10 consecutive appearances. During this stretch, Lillard has averaged 23.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. However, the nine-time All-Star has picked up his playmaking recently, recording back-to-back double-doubles with assists. Lillard finished with 15 points and 11 assists on 4-for-14 shooting when the Bucks kicked off this week with a dramatic 115-114 loss to the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Damian Lillard Good To Go Versus The Lakers
3 days agoMilwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play on Thursday versus the Lakers. Despite making routine appearances on the injury report because of various ailments, the former Trail Blazer hasn't missed a game since the February 21 win over the Washington Wizards. Lillard has played well this season, averaging 25.3 points, 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, making him a welcome addition to any fantasy lineup against a Los Angeles team that won't have LeBron James (groin).
Source: Dave McMenamin
Source: Dave McMenamin
Damian Lillard Probable For Thursday's Action
4 days agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is managing a groin issue, but Lillard has made nine consecutive appearances and is expected to remain in the lineup on Thursday. Lillard was off form last time out against the Indiana Pacers, shooting only 4-for-14 from the field to finish with 15 points. He will attempt to bounce back against a Lakers that will be without LeBron James (groin) and may also play on Thursday without Luka Doncic (ankle), who is considered questionable for the game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Damian Lillard Available Versus Pacers
5 days agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran superstar continues to deal with a sore right groin, but he has played in each of the last eight games and will suit up again this evening. Since the All-Star break, Lillard has recorded 24.1 points per game with 4.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.6 steals. As always, the 24-year-old is a must-start for fantasy managers when available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report