Damian Lillard Won’t Compete In All Star Weekend After Injury Against Memphis
Damian Lillard injured his groin making a drive late in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 111-104 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies.
Heal up, Dame. #RipCity pic.twitter.com/JIng0h4MfY
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 13, 2020
He said due to the injury, he will withdraw from competing in both the three-point contest and All-Star game this weekend in Chicago.
Thank you https://t.co/xO7qDwQx1y
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) February 13, 2020
The Blazers desperately need Lillard healthy and ready for the stretch run if they hope to make the playoffs.
After Wednesday’s loss, Portland dropped to 25-31 overall, a full 4 games behind the Grizzlies for the number-eight seed and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Damian Lillard says he is not competing in the All-Star Game or Three Point Contest due to the right groin strain he suffered tonight in Memphis.
— Adam Ward (@adamcward) February 13, 2020
Portland returns from the All-Star break after an eight-day break, hosting the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Feb. 22nd.
They will also face the Grizzlies twice more in the regular season, both meetings coming at Moda Center.
