Home / Sports / Lillard's Achilles Tear: A Slam Dunk for 3-Point Contest?
Lillard's Achilles Tear: A Slam Dunk for 3-Point Contest?
14 Feb
Summary
- Damian Lillard will compete in the 3-point contest despite a season-ending Achilles injury.
- NBA All-Star Saturday features the 3-point contest, Shooting Stars Challenge, and dunk showcase.
- The events begin earlier at 5 p.m. ET due to NBC's Winter Olympics coverage.
NBA All-Star Saturday is set to electrify the Intuit Dome with a trio of exciting events: the 3-point contest, the Shooting Stars Challenge, and the dunk showcase. Damian Lillard, who is sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles, has made a surprise entry into the 3-point contest, aiming to replicate his past successes. He will compete alongside other sharpshooters, including Devin Booker, who also has a previous win in the event.
