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Damian Lillard to miss Blazers game for birth of son

Damian Lillard will not be playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The star guard has a family matter to attend.

Lillard flew home to Portland from New Orleans after scoring 41 in the Blazers’ 107-103 win over the Pelicans. He is going home to attend the birth of his son — Damian Jr, NBC Sports’ Jason Quick reports.

The 27-year-old point guard has been excellent this season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds and a steal per game. The team is similarly enjoying a fine season and is third in the West behind Houston and Golden State.

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