C.J. McCollum could take on more ball-handling duties Tuesday against the Mavericks, if Damian Lillard (illness) is unable to take the court.

McCollum could take on more ball-handling duties Tuesday against the Mavericks, if Damian Lillard (illness) is unable to take the court.

Analysis:

Lillard was only able to muster 17 minutes in Monday's game before exiting in the third quarter with what was eventually termed a stomach bug. In his stead, McCollum took on the role of primary distributor, dishing 10 assists to go with 12 points (4-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, and one steal in his first career double-double. An absent Lillard on Tuesday would likely result in McCollum moving over to man the point, but prior to Monday's performance, the off-guard had put up just 3.5 dimes per 36 minutes this season.