Damian Lillard is heading back to Portland for the birth of his son, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported following the Trail Blazers’ win over the Pelicans:
ESPN Sources: Damian Lillard will fly home for the birth of his child after just dropping 41 points and leading Portland to a win in New Orleans. He will miss Wednesday’s game at Memphis.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 28, 2018
Damian Lillard said he found out his girlfriend was in labor after the game, when there was a message waiting for him: "Get home.