Portland's Damian Lillard (groin) ruled out on Friday, 'expects to miss at least 3-4 games'
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will not play in Friday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.
What It Means:
Lillard expects to miss additional time after suffering a right groin strain before the All-Star break. Gary Trent Jr. should see more minutes at the guard positions on Friday.
Trent Jr.'s projection against the Pelicans includes 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists.
Source:
Sean Highkin
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