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Blazers clinch playoff berth, win on Easter Sunday

Damian Lillard got things started early, hitting a three-pointer that prompted a Memphis timeout less than two minutes into the game:

During the timeout, Utah’s victory over Minnesota went final, clinching a playoff spot of the Blazers!

Portland kept the momentum and jumped out to an early 19-7 lead. In the process, CJ McCollum showed off his fancy footwork.

And a no-look slam for Evan Turner! The Blazers were rolling early on.

Portland held a 32-24 lead after one, a lead that would’ve been larger had Dillon Brooks not hit this 40-footer at the buzzer:

Second Quarter

Memphis started the second quarter on a 12-5 run cutting the lead to three, forcing a Terry Stotts timeout.