Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard: Probable Thursday vs. Lakers

Lillard (ankle) is probable to participate in Thursday's matchup against the Lakers, Jason Quick of CSNNW reports.

Analysis:

Lillard is looking to make his return to the court Thursday after missing five consecutive games while nursing a sprained left ankle. If Portland's starting point guard is forced to miss a sixth straight matchup, backup C.J. McCollum could be in line to replace him in the starting lineup as he has during Lillard's previous absences.