Devin Booker will take injured Damian Lillard's place for NBA 2020 All-Star Game: Report

After the Portland Trail Blazers' Wednesday (Thursday morning IST) loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, Damian Lillard revealed that he will be unable to play the NBA All-Star Game 2020. According to recent reports, Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker will replace Lillard at the NBA All-Star Game 2020. Damian Lillard will be out the game for at least one or two weeks. The NBA All-Star Game will be held on February 16, 8:00 PM EST (February 17, 6:30 AM IST) in Chicago. 

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NBA All-Star Game 2020: Devin Booker will take injured Damian Lillard's place for the NBA All-Star 2020 Game

When the NBA All-Star Game 2020 reserves were released, Devin Booker's name was not included on the list. Many players voiced their unhappiness over the NBA All-Star 2020 game reserves selection. Devin Booker is currently averaging at 26.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Lou Williams and Trae Young were amongst the players unhappy about Devin Booker not being a part of the NBA All-Star 2020 Game roster. 

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NBA All-Star Game 2020: Damian Lillard groin injury update

NBA All-Star 2020 Game roster

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NBA All-Star 2020 upcoming schedule

• Rising Stars Challenge and Celebrity Game – February 14
• 3-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest – February 15
• NBA All-Star 2020 Game: February 16, 8:00 PM EST (February 17, 4:30 AM IST)

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