Damian Lillard may be shut down for an extended period if his abdominal injury does not improve. Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups says the organizational leaders will gather to discuss the status of the injured All-Star. If his abdominal symptoms persist, Billups says the team will “probably” rest him for an extended period.
The news came as Billups responded to questions from Bleacher Report’s Sean Highkin earlier today. The Blazers reported that Lillard would miss his second consecutive game against the Miami Heat tomorrow night. Lillard also sat out six games in November and December to the injury, which he has battled for at least four years.