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Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will miss the team’s upcoming seven-game road trip so he can meet with specialists regarding his abdominal injury.
Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups confirmed the news to reporters ahead of the team’s game against the Sacramento Kings.
The 31-year-old has missed extended time this season with the injury and hasn’t played since a December 31 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, so the extended absence is sure to raise concern. The team got off to a poor start this season, and much of that could be traced back to health concerns for Lillard and CJ McCollum.
When healthy, the Weber State product is one of the best playmakers in the league.
He is a six-time All-NBA selection, six-time All-Star and member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team who is known for his ability to take over games in clutch moments, hit buzzer-beaters, extend his attack well beyond the arc and get to the rim off the bounce.
Lillard is averaging 24 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game behind 40.2 percent shooting from the field and 32.4 percent shooting from deep this season.
With Lillard still out, look for the combination of Dennis Smith Jr. and Anfernee Simons to continue to see more playing time.
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