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Dame Time: Lillard to compete in 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday
Summary
Damian Lillard, who has not played this season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, will take part in the NBA's 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday. NBC's broadcast of the event will follow its coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Damian Lillard will participate in the NBA's 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday, the league announced. He has not played this season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. NBC will air the contest immediately after its coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The event will take place at the Los Angeles Clippers' arena in Inglewood, California.
Key details:
- Lillard has not played this season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
- He will compete in the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday.
- NBC's broadcast of the contest will follow its Milan Cortina Winter Olympics coverage.
- Other listed participants include Devin Booker, Kon Knueppel, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis Jr., and Norman Powell.
- If Lillard wins, he would join Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only three-time winners of the event.
- Saturday's schedule includes the Shooting Stars competition and the dunk contest, and the skills competition is not part of this year's lineup.
Summary:
This will be Lillard's first appearance in front of fans since rejoining Portland after his injury and contract move last spring. The 3-point contest takes place Saturday in Inglewood, California, and will be followed that night by Shooting Stars and the dunk contest.
