The Trail Blazers trended in the right direction inside the NBA standings thanks to a heroic 61-point performance from Damian Lillard. Facing the makeshift Warriors with CJ McCollum on the sideline, the Blazers needed Lillard’s best to survive. The Oakland native connected on 11 three-pointers, a new franchise record, to force overtime and secure a win over Golden State.
After the game, Portland Tribune columnist Kerry Eggers spoke to Carmelo Anthony about Lillard’s big night. Melo, who added 14 points of his own, expressed gratitude over sharing the court with Dame in a big moment.