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Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard Scores 71, 13 3-Pointers
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Blazers star Damian Lillard has knee sprain, listed as out for Game 5 vs. Lakers - ESPN
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Damian Lillard's 'liked' LeBron James says it all about NBA star's trade demand - Mirror Online
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LeBron James and Damian Lillard find you can't do it alone in NBA playoffs
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Milwaukee Bucks trade for All-Star Damian Lillard
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Lillard, Grant lead Blazers' late rally past Lakers, 106-104
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Damian Lillard didn't celebrate after 48 points vs. Lakers - Los Angeles Times
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Damian Lillard doesn't plan to participate in resumed NBA season if Blazers don't have 'true opportunity' to make playoffs
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Damian Lillard trade demand: 'It's not true,' he says - Los Angeles Times
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Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard vows to return to court only if team has 'true opportunity' to make playoffs
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Damian Lillard won't play games if Trail Blazers aren't given chance to make NBA Playoffs, per report - DraftKings Network
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Damian Lillard won even if the Trail Blazers lost Game 5 to the Nuggets
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Portland Trail Blazers could morph into a contender if all goes right in next 6 months: Analysis