Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirms Portland guard Damian Lillard with lower abdominal tendinopathy, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey.
Damian Lillard injury update: https://t.co/Q7DprI2A63
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 1, 2021
Lillard missed Tuesday night’s 110-92 victory over the Detroit Pistons with the condition. The six-time All-Star will continue his recovery protocol and be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Through 20 games (all starts) this season, Lillard is averaging 21.5 points (39.7% FG, 30.2% 3-PT, 91.1% FT), 4.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 35.7 minutes for the Trail Blazers.
Portland forward Nassir Little is also out for at least one week with a left ankle sprain. Little was injured Monday against Utah.
Nassir Little injury update: https://t.co/kTBwklKGrB
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Little has played in 21 games, including two starts this season, and has averaged 8.3 points and 5.3 rebounds.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.