Damian Lillard (calf) remaining out Monday for Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (right calf tightness) is out again Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans.
Lillard will miss a third straight game and he reportedly could be done for the season. Anfernee Simons (foot), Jerami Grant (quad), and Jusuf Nurkic (knee) will also remain out, while Trendon Watford (ankle) is doubtful. Ryan Arcidiacono and Shaedon Sharpe are expected to start in the Trail Blazers' backcourt again on Monday night. Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, Matisse Thybulle, Jabari Walker, and Cam Reddish (back, probable) will continue to have additional opportunities on offense.
Arcidiacono ($4,100) is averaging 24.5 minutes and 12.9 FanDuel points over the last two games with Lillard sidelined. Sharpe ($7,200) is averaging 36.5 minutes and 33.1 FanDuel points in those two matchups. Per numberFire's NBA Heat Map, the Blazers have the lowest implied total (107.75) out of 16 active teams Monday.
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