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Why Damian Lillard isn't playing for Trail Blazers vs. Spurs amid injury news
TL;DR
Damian Lillard is not playing for the Trail Blazers against the Spurs due to ongoing recovery from a left Achilles tendon rupture. While there is hope for his return in the playoffs, it remains uncertain.
Key points
- Damian Lillard is recovering from a left Achilles tendon rupture.
- He has not played this season for the Trail Blazers.
- There is hope for his return in the playoffs.
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Three-hundred and sixty-two days have passed since Damian Lillard suffered a left Achilles tendon rupture in what turned out to be his final game for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Lillard has yet to play this season as the star point guard continues to recover from the Achilles tear. But optimism is growing that the nine-time All-Star could make a dramatic return in the playoffs if the Portland Trail Blazers go far enough.
The momentum has shifted in the Blazers' first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs. Portland on Tuesday stole Game 2 on the road to even the series at one win apiece, and the Blazers head home for Games 3 and 4 while the Spurs sweat out the availability of concussed superstar Victor Wembanyama.
However, Lillard's return this season remains some ways away -- if it happens at all.
Lillard's postseason return remains unlikely
Though he thrilled fans when won the 3-Point Contest over All-Star Weekend in February, Lillard has only a remote shot to play for Portland in this year's playoffs.
Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter said Thursday that Lillard "probably" won't play during this series against . It would probably take a run into the Western Conference semifinals for Portland to seriously consider rolling out their all-time leading scorer.
Q&A
Why is Damian Lillard not playing for the Trail Blazers?
Damian Lillard is not playing due to his recovery from a left Achilles tendon rupture.
When did Damian Lillard suffer his Achilles injury?
Damian Lillard suffered his left Achilles tendon rupture 362 days ago, during his final game for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Could Damian Lillard return for the playoffs?
There is growing optimism that Lillard could make a dramatic return in the playoffs if the Trail Blazers advance far enough.
