Star Tribune · Aug 5, 2020
Lillard, Anthony help Blazers over Rockets, 110-102
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Damian Lillard scored 21 points and Carmelo Anthony hit a big 3-pointer late to help the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
The Blazers led by one before Lillard made one of two free throws. Anthony's 3 then extended the lead to 107-102 when less than a minute to go.
Lillard raved about the contributions of Anthony, who found a home with the Trail Blazers after spending several months without a team last year following a brief stint with the Rockets.
"I think it's more disappointing that people are surprised by it," Lillard said. "He's a Hall of Famer ... he's a great teammate and that's what we expect from him."