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Dame gets tough and falls.
Damian Lillard gets his layup to drop despite absorbing contact. (0:17)
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Sources told ESPN that Damian Lillard is going to have surgery to address an abdominal injury.
A final decision on the procedure is expected to be made this week after consultations with doctors. Sources said that the procedure will keep him out at least 6 to 8 weeks, but his recovery time could be determined by the course the team takes.
The last time he played was on December 31.
The Portland team is 4-7 this season without their star player, and they are in 10th place in the Western Conference. The backcourt star is out indefinitely after collapsing.
Team USA had a player injured at the Tokyo Olympics. He has battled the issue all season as his shooting and scoring numbers have gone down. In 29 games, the six-time All-Star is averaging 24 points and 7.3 assists.
The road trip begins Thursday.
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