Latest Damian Lillard Update Is Huge for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant

The 2022-23 NBA season kicked off over a month ago. With four weeks of regular season action underway, the league has already witnessed some of the year’s most memorable moments. Moreover, this season has also produced some of the biggest surprises, which have left the betting houses in Vegas in shambles. Among these surprises, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers stand out against the rest.

The Portland Trail Blazers coming into the season were projected to finish as the 10th seed in the Western Conference. But the Trail Blazers have exceeded all expectations and risen to the league’s top. However, their dream run seems to have hit its first roadblock, as star point guard Damian Lillard will be sidelined for some time.

Damian Lillard will miss games following a calf injury against the Jazz

Damian Lillard has had a historic season so far. ‘Dame Dolla’ has carried the Blazers to one of the best records in the league on the back of his MVP-caliber performance. However, according to reports, the All-star point guard will not be able to play for some time due to an injury he suffered against the Jazz last night. The shocking report is a massive update for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks and Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets.

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Last night, Lillard and Co faced off against another massive surprise of the season, the Utah Jazz. The Jazz, who were expected to be one of the less impactful teams in the league, currently stand at the top of the Western Conference. In a game that went down to the wire, the Jazz edged out the Blazers in a 118-113 win. Apart from the loss, the Blazers also suffered a massive blow to the roster after an MRI report revealed that Lillard suffered a right calf strain at a different area than the previous injury.

The Trail Blazers will face the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Moreover, they will also meet the Slim Reaper and the Brooklyn Nets a week from now. With star-studded opponents in two of the next four games, Portland will undoubtedly miss their best player. However, Lillard’s absence might also prove to be a massive relief for the Bucks and the struggling Nets.

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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks recently lost to Joel Embid and the Philadelphia 76ers in a crucial game. Kevin Durant and the Nets, on the other hand, are shorthanded, with All-star point guard Kyrie Irving still under a suspension. This major update could give them some leeway ahead of the important fixture. The Brooklyn Nets are currently struggling with a losing record of 7-9.

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