Damian Lillard's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 2'' , 195 lbs
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Birthdate07/15/1990 (34)
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CollegeWeber State
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Draft Info2012: Rd 1, Pk 6
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StatusActive
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will make his return in Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors after missing the last three games. Fantasy managers will be glad to hear Lillard is back and available during the fantasy finals' late stages after the superstar guard suddenly sustained a groin strain. The 33-year-old eight-time All-Star was playing some of his best basketball since joining the Bucks before going down, averaging 25.2 points, 8.5 dimes, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.8 three-pointers on 41.4% shooting from three-point land over his last 12 games. Lillard shouldn't have issues making plays against the Raptors, who are allowing the second-most assists to opposing point guards (9.7), but his playing time could be influenced by the Bucks being 15.5-point favorites.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (adductor) is listed as questionable for Friday's game because of a right adductor strain. The star guard missed the previous three games and is in danger of missing his match-up with the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks are currently sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference, but only have a 1.5-game lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is also listed as questionable, and if he is unable to play, Milwaukee will certainly hope to have their star guard back on the court. Fantasy managers should monitor the injury report on Friday to clarify Lillard's status.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is listed as out for Wednesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's unclear when Lillard sustained his strained right groin, but the injury will cost him a second straight game on the second night of Milwaukee's back-to-back after missing last Saturday's win over the Atlanta Hawks for personal reasons. The superstar guard's next shot to take the floor comes on Friday versus the Toronto Raptors. Since Patrick Beverley (ankle) is out, the Bucks are essentially without a true point guard for this one. Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is expected to play, and he's averaging 33.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.1 steals through seven games without Lillard this year. The Greek Freak should be able to dominate the Grizzlies, who have the third-worst opponent rebounding percentage (48.0%) in basketball.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. After missing Saturday's road victory over the Atlanta Hawks for personal reasons, Lillard is now being listed as out with a strained right groin. The superstar guard's next opportunity to take the floor will arrive on the second half of Milwaukee's back-to-back on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies, and he should be deemed day-to-day until more is known about the injury. In Lillard's absence, veteran Patrick Beverley figures to be called upon for a second straight spot start at the one after joining the first unit against Atlanta. In three games as a starter for the Bucks this season, Beverley is averaging 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds. 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.3 threes and will be a great DFS budget play against a Wizards defense yielding the fourth-most fantasy points to point guards.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (personal) will be out of the lineup Saturday against Atlanta for personal reasons. Lillard left Thursday's game versus New Orleans for an undisclosed reason. However, the 33-year-old missing the contest isn't due to an injury. AJ Green, Patrick Beverley (wrist), Pat Connaughton will likely see an uptick in minutes. The next chance for the guard to play will come on Tuesday versus the Washington Wizards.