Damian Lillard Out vs. Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without star guard Damian Lillard when they travel to play the Phoenix Suns on Friday, according to Blazers official team reporter Casey Holdahl.

Gary Payton and Olivier Sarr are also out.

Damian Lillard (Right Calf), Gary Payton II (Return to Competition Reconditioning) and Olivier Sarr (Injury/Illness - Right Wrist; Sprain) are OUT for Friday's game versus the Suns in Phoenix.
— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) November 4, 2022

Portland is in town for a back-to-back that features another meeting with Suns on Saturday, as the status of the aforementioned players is still on hold for the second meeting.

Lillard dropped an astounding 41 points to hand Phoenix their only loss of the season back on Oct. 22, which also included a memorable exchange between Lillard and Deandre Ayton in clutch time.

"Have you ever been in this situation? When he ignored me I was like, I'm pretty sure he's thinking about it."

Dame Lillard on what he said to Deandre Ayton before Ayton missed the first of 2 free throws that could have forced double OT. pic.twitter.com/jyawgMgl4i
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 22, 2022

Friday will mark the third straight game Lillard has missed due to a calf injury.

The Suns are currently -10.5 point favorites on SI Sportsbook after emerging to a 6-1 start.

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