Damian Lillard injury update: Will Blazers PG play Sunday vs. Mavericks?

The Portland Trail Blazers will hold the second half of a back-to-back set against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday after the two teams squared off Saturday evening. The NBA has started doing this with teams over the last few seasons, and the Blazers and Mavericks are subject to it this weekend. Damian Lillard, Portland's franchise player, has been battling an ankle injury. Here's a look at his status ahead of tonight's contest.

Damian Lillard injury updates

Lillard has popped up on the injury report with this issue a few times and has been listed as questionable but ended up playing in both instances. Maybe there's some gamesmanship on Portland's part but Lillard has been available. This is a different case with a back-to-back situation, and the Trail Blazers might decide to sit their star guard.

If Lillard sits in this game, look for Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe to be more involved in Portland's offense.

  
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