Damian Lillard injury update: to be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks / News - Basketnews.com

Damian Lillard sustained a grade-one strain of the right calf andwill be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks.

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The Portland Trail Blazers officially announced that Damian Lillard sustained a grade-one strain of the right calf.

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He will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, via the report.

Lillard suffered an injury in the middle of the third quarter on Wednesday. The star guard attempted a three-pointer. After landing on the ground, he felt something in his right calf but continued to play. Several moments later, Lillard committed a turnover while visibly being bothered by the pain.

Since his return from an abdominal injury this year, Lillard has been averaging 31.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game for the Trail Blazers.

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