Lillard registered 29 points (9-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 assists, four rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-101 win over the Hornets.
With Lillard expected back in the lineup, Ryan Rollins will likely shift back to the bench for Milwaukee.
The Blazers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, where behind the scenes, their coach has held a series of meetings to inspire change.