The Lakers won’t have to deal with Damian Lillard as they look to close out the Trail Blazers in Wednesday’s Game 5.
A second MRI taken on Tuesday confirmed a right knee sprain for Lillard, keeping him out of Game 5 and likely for the rest of the series.
Lillard suffered the right knee injury on a drive with 7:31 left in the third quarter and exited the game shortly after.
The first MRI was deemed inconclusive on Monday night
Lakers-Blazers Round 1: Damian Lillard (knee) out for Game 5 after 2nd MRI reveals sprain
The Lakers won’t have to deal with Damian Lillard as they look to close out the Trail Blazers in Wednesday’s Game 5.
A second MRI taken on Tuesday confirmed a right knee sprain for Lillard, keeping him out of Game 5 and likely for the rest of the series.
Lillard suffered the right knee injury on a drive with 7:31 left in the third quarter and exited the game shortly after.
The first MRI was deemed inconclusive on Monday night