Damian Lillard (calf) starting Sunday night for Portland; Justise Winslow back to bench
Portland Trail Blazers gaurd Damian Lillard will start Sunday in the team's game against the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means:
Lillard is making his long-awaited return to the court from a right soleus strain that kept him out for 7 consecutive games. He's (obviously) starting in his first game back, sending Justise Winslow back to the bench.
Our models project Lillard for 22.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 37.5 FanDuel points across 34.3 minutes of action.
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