If the Portland Trail Blazers are going to keep their championship hopes alive, they’ll have to do it without their star. Damian Lillard will miss Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Lillard, 30, suffered the injury during the team’s 135-115 loss to the Lakers on Monday. Lillard jumped up for a shot and landed awkwardly on his right leg. Following the injury, Lillard went to the locker room to have his knee examined. He was able to return for a few series, but eventually left the game again.