Carmelo Anthony and Damian Lillard could take the floor for the first time as teammates on Saturday when the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lillard has missed Anthony's first two games with the Blazers due to back spasms. The superstar point guard will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
If Lillard plays, Anthony is looking forward to playing with Dame and building something special:
"If he is on the court tonight, it's going to be the start of something great,'' Carmelo Anthony on his pairing with Damian Lillard.
Lillard and Anthony have yet to play together as Lillard battles back issues. Lillard today said he will be a game-time decision tonight in CLE.
— Jason Quick (@jwquick) November 23, 2019
The Blazers are currently on a three-game losing streak. Portland is just 5-11 on the season after making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2018-19.
Lillard is averaging 28.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game so far this season. He’s shooting 45.2 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 92.8 percent from the free-throw line.
In two games with the Blazers, Anthony is putting up 14.0 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 34.5 percent overall and 62.5 percent from the 3-point line.
The Blazers need to string some wins together quickly. They can’t afford to fall back in the Western Conference standings since the West is so competitive. Getting Lillard back in the lineup on Saturday would be big news. Portland should be able to defeat the Cavs, who are 4-10 on the season and rebuilding.
Lillard has career averages of 25.5 points in 13 games against the Cavs. He should go off again on Saturday if he plays in Cleveland since the Blazers are desperate for a win.
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