ESPN.com · Feb 27, 2023
NBA Twitter erupts for Damian Lillard's historic night
The Houston Rockets didn't have an answer for Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131-114 win.
Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points and 13 3-pointers.
As evidenced by LeBron James' tweet, it was simply Dame Time on Sunday night.
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— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 27, 2023Lillard is the eighth player with 70 points in a game in NBA history, joining Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, who also scored 71, as the second this season.
Mitchell and his mom appropriately reacted to Lillard's big night.
My mom calls me and says @Dame_Lillard tied your record... you gotta get 72 now\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02