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Blazers PG Damian Lillard Explains ‘Attack Mode’ in 71-Point Performance vs. Rockets

Sunday was a banner night for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who scored a career-high 71 points against the Houston Rockets. That benchmark has only been reached eight times in NBA history and represents a franchise-high for Portland.

But although ‘Dame Time’ lasted four quarters last night, the revelry that followed was outside Lillard’s area of expertise. Lillard told reporters after the game that he’s never quite comfortable in those moments.

When a game is happening, I’m playing the game. I’m going to take them out, so when it’s happening in a game I usually embrace it.