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Dame Time? Trail Blazers 'open-minded' about Damian Lillard's return during playoffs
TL;DR
The Portland Trail Blazers have evened their playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs and are considering the possibility of Damian Lillard's return during the postseason. Lillard has been sidelined for the entire season due to a torn Achilles tendon.
Key points
- Trail Blazers even playoff series against Spurs at 1-1
- Damian Lillard has not played this season due to injury
- Lillard's Achilles injury occurred nearly a year ago
- Trail Blazers are considering Lillard's return for playoffs
- Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with a concussion
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The Portland Trail Blazers evened their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs at 1-1 on Tuesday and Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with a concussion, which has everyone in the Pacific Northwest suddenly dreaming of their first playoff series victory since 2019. And, just maybe, Damian Lillard's return?
Lillard, who spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Trail Blazers, returned to the team in free agency last summer, but has not played this season due to a torn Achilles tendon. Monday will be one year since Lillard suffered the injury while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, and The Oregonian reported Thursday that the Trail Blazers are being "open-minded" about the idea that he could play in the postseason.
Here's more from The Oregonian's report:
"'I wouldn't rule anything out,'" a source said, "'or get too excited about anything.'"
"A source said Lillard is 'close' and that his return before the end of the postseason is "not impossible." Any appearance would need to be in a later round or "deep, deep" in the series against the Spurs. At a minimum, the team is being open-minded about the possibility."
The Trail Blazers' social media accounts hinted at Lillard's return ahead of Game 2 by posting a video of him getting shots up with the eyeballs emoji.
Q&A
What is the status of Damian Lillard's injury for the playoffs?
Damian Lillard has been out for the entire season due to a torn Achilles tendon, but the Trail Blazers are open-minded about his potential return during the playoffs.
How did the Trail Blazers perform in their playoff series against the Spurs?
The Trail Blazers have evened their first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs at 1-1.
When did Damian Lillard suffer his Achilles injury?
Damian Lillard suffered his Achilles injury nearly one year ago while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
