Impact Despite another excellent performance from Lillard, the short-handed Trail Blazers couldn't generate enough firepower elsewhere. The team also lost Anfernee Simons (ankle) in the third quarter, and although initial X-rays returned negative, he could be sidelined when the Trail Blazers open their second-half schedule Feb. 23 in Sacramento. While a potential Simons absence would hamper the Trail Blazers' postseason hopes, it may only enhance Lillard's ability to continue posting huge lines with regularity.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
