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The Ringer: Lillard’s Improved Defense Bodes Well for His All-Star Chances

With the NBA All-Star Starters announced on Jan. 18, the battle for the reserve spots on each squad is the next focal point, with Portland Trail Blazers fans focused on Damian Lillard’s chances of getting selected.

Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer has 10 questions about the reserves for the All-Star game, with one of them focusing on the Blazers star:

Lillard has been on the wrong end of the cut the past two seasons despite eye-popping numbers. He’s averaging 25 points and 6.5 assists per game on 42.