Damian Lillard is officially active against Pacers
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard (calf) is making his return tonight against the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. – 7:37 PM
I just asked Damian Lillard if he was playing tonight vs. Indiana as he walked by me on the court and he nodded, “yes.” – 7:30 PM
Chauncey Billups said he is still waiting word on the availability of Damian Lillard, Drew Eubanks and Josh Hart for Sunday against Indiana. – 7:18 PM
Chauncey Billups says no final decision yet on the availability of Damian Lillard, Josh Hart or Drew Eubanks. – 7:17 PM
Injury report: Drew Eubanks (hip), Josh Hart (left ankle) and Dame Lillard (right Soleus) are questionable, Nas Little (femoral head fracture), Keon Johnson (hip), Gary Payton II (conditioning) and John Butler Jr. (non-COVID illness) are out for tonight’s game versus Pacers. – 4:53 PM
Blazers are officially listing Damian Lillard, Josh Hart and Drew Eubanks all as “questionable” tonight vs. Indiana. Word has been that Dame will go tonight. We’ll find out for sure in a few hours. Good sign that Hart is upgraded. – 4:20 PM
Blazers are officially listing Damian Lillard, Josh Hart and Drew Eubanks all as “questionable” tonight vs. Indiana. Word has been that he’ll go tonight. We’ll find out for sure in a few hours. Good sign that Hart is upgraded. – 4:20 PM
The Pistons play the Grizzlies today. Ivey and Morant are close thanks to Jaden’s mom, Notre Dame women’s coach (and former Grizz asst.) Niele.
“He was like a little brother to all of us who were here when Niele was here, and now he’s in the big leagues.” freep.com/story/sports/n… – 11:25 AM
The Triple Team! 3 thoughts on
1. The Jazz’s defense on Anfernee Simons early
2. The Jordan Clarkson foul, and what the refs were looking at
3. Damian Lillard’s tweet about Jarred Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt’s future generally
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 1:49 AM
Dame caught that tampering alley oop and then snatched the video evidence of the highlights. – 12:24 AM
Trail Blazers won tonight in Utah by five, led by a career-high 45 points from Anfernee Simons.
All while the Pacers were in their Portland hotel beds.
That’ll help the Pacers after playing four games in six days. But Damian Lillard is also expected to return from injury. – 11:31 PM
Anfernee Simons vs Utah Jazz
45 points
15-24 FG
7-12 3P
8-8 FT
4 assists
2 blocks
The Blazers have found their leader in the post-Lillard era. #RipCity – 11:25 PM
Just needed to get back in the W column to stop the bleeding with this many guys out and Dame (likely) back tomorrow. – 11:25 PM
The last time Ant had a night like this, Dame noted how much it takes it out of you to be on a heater, so no surprise they’re leaning on Grant here late in the fourth. – 11:10 PM
How much does offense lead to defense. The Jazz since Mike Conley went out the Jazz are 26th in the NBA in defense. The Blazers since Damian Lillard went out are 30th in the NBA in defense. Good offense, floor balance, etc helps defense – 9:08 PM
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