Portland guard Damian Lillard has been ruled out of Game 5 against the Lakers after being diagnosed with a right knee sprain, the Trail Blazers announced Tuesday.
The non-contact injury occurred in the third quarter of Monday's game as Lillard drove to the basket. The seeding games MVP attempted to remain on the floor but later went to the locker room and was ruled out of the contest. The diagnosis was confirmed with a second MRI Tuesday afternoon after initial results from Monday night were deemed "inconclusive."
In addition to the knee injury, Lillard has been dealing with a dislocated left index finger that he suffered in Game 2 of the series.