Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely With Abdominal Injury

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been ruled out indefinitely with an abdominal injury, the team announced Monday.

The injury occurred during Portland's 113-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Lillard left the game in the third quarter after grabbing his stomach and was diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle.

The Blazers said Lillard will be re-evaluated in 10 days, but there is no timetable for his return. The injury is a major blow to Portland, who are currently 29-31 and in ninth place in the Western Conference.

Lillard is averaging 24.6 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. He is one of the most dynamic players in the NBA and his absence will be felt by the Blazers.

The Blazers will have to find a way to replace Lillard's production, which will be no easy task. CJ McCollum will likely move into the starting lineup and will be expected to take on a larger role.

The Blazers will also need to get more production from their bench. Anfernee Simons, Nassir Little and Jusuf Nurkic will all need to step up in Lillard's absence.

The Blazers have a tough schedule ahead of them, with games against the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat coming up. They will need to find a way to win without Lillard if they want to make a push for the playoffs.

Conclusion

Damian Lillard's injury is a major setback for the Portland Trail Blazers. The team will need to find a way to replace his production if they want to make a push for the playoffs.