Damian Lillard: 'It's the most efficient 60-point game ever, for real? That's crazy'
Since he doesn’t typically check his phone until he leaves the arena, Lillard was unaware his 60-point night was historic until he was told about it by media postgame. “It’s the most efficient 60-point game ever, for real?” Lillard said. “That’s crazy. I didn’t know that. I’m just sitting here thinking I had a shot at the end of the shot clock from half court toward the end that I shot. It probably would have been a little bit better. I missed a free throw. Damn.”
Source: Kevin Pelton @ ESPN
Source: Kevin Pelton @ ESPN
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Casey Holdahl @CHold
“When these times come, I’m able to find that space. I know what goes into that space.” — @Damian Lillard
Putting up 50 is “Dame Time.” Putting up 60 is “Dame Space.” bit.ly/3H7dtAB – 3:25 AM
“When these times come, I’m able to find that space. I know what goes into that space.” — @Damian Lillard
Putting up 50 is “Dame Time.” Putting up 60 is “Dame Space.” bit.ly/3H7dtAB – 3:25 AM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
News story on Damian Lillard’s historically efficient 60-point night, which caused him to muse about two of the nine shots he did miss: es.pn/3XXvckP – 2:41 AM
News story on Damian Lillard’s historically efficient 60-point night, which caused him to muse about two of the nine shots he did miss: es.pn/3XXvckP – 2:41 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Analysis: The Jazz were on the wrong side of NBA history against the Blazers, thanks to Damian Lillard https://t.co/UVfxCJ8HEn pic.twitter.com/nwO62LSCPw – 2:19 AM
Analysis: The Jazz were on the wrong side of NBA history against the Blazers, thanks to Damian Lillard https://t.co/UVfxCJ8HEn pic.twitter.com/nwO62LSCPw – 2:19 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Just catching up, Dame had 60 points on 21-for-29 shooting. Talk about efficient. Wow. – 1:48 AM
Just catching up, Dame had 60 points on 21-for-29 shooting. Talk about efficient. Wow. – 1:48 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Damian Lillard drop 60, seal Trail Blazers win over Jazz nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/26/wat… – 1:48 AM
Watch Damian Lillard drop 60, seal Trail Blazers win over Jazz nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/26/wat… – 1:48 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Damian Lillard, told his four 60-point games are only behind Kobe Bryant’s six and Wilt Chamberlain’s 32: “Well, I ain’t catching Wilt.” – 1:38 AM
Damian Lillard, told his four 60-point games are only behind Kobe Bryant’s six and Wilt Chamberlain’s 32: “Well, I ain’t catching Wilt.” – 1:38 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Meanwhile…late night out west…
Pelicans lose again
Warriors win again
Blazers get 60 from Dame and win
Lakers get a win in AD’s return, they head to Boston next for Saturday night.
3 games…3…separate 10 spots (4-13) in the West. pic.twitter.com/AVeBUkioW7 – 1:07 AM
Meanwhile…late night out west…
Pelicans lose again
Warriors win again
Blazers get 60 from Dame and win
Lakers get a win in AD’s return, they head to Boston next for Saturday night.
3 games…3…separate 10 spots (4-13) in the West. pic.twitter.com/AVeBUkioW7 – 1:07 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Nets shot 65% and lost, Steph got weirdly ejected in Dubs’ win, Dame dropped 60, LeBron got closer to Kareem, the Magic won again, Wiz rallied from 19 down to win, Ant went off, and the Raptors kept the beam from getting lit.
Just another night in the Association. – 1:02 AM
The Nets shot 65% and lost, Steph got weirdly ejected in Dubs’ win, Dame dropped 60, LeBron got closer to Kareem, the Magic won again, Wiz rallied from 19 down to win, Ant went off, and the Raptors kept the beam from getting lit.
Just another night in the Association. – 1:02 AM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Will Hardy: “We did not do a good enough job with our pickup points on Lillard. We were almost double teaming him the entire game and he found a way to go away from the double, split the double. I just don’t think we were very detailed in our execution.” – 12:30 AM
Will Hardy: “We did not do a good enough job with our pickup points on Lillard. We were almost double teaming him the entire game and he found a way to go away from the double, split the double. I just don’t think we were very detailed in our execution.” – 12:30 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I wasn’t going to tweet tonight… but Dame Dolla left me no damn choice!!! That 60 piece wing dinner he dropped tonight about to have me ordering room service. Don’t judge me and Carry the hell on… – 12:24 AM
I wasn’t going to tweet tonight… but Dame Dolla left me no damn choice!!! That 60 piece wing dinner he dropped tonight about to have me ordering room service. Don’t judge me and Carry the hell on… – 12:24 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
When great players get on REAL heaters it’s something to behold. Dame Lillard is the latest as he goes for 60 tonight vs Utah (Joins Luka and Mitchell in the 60 club this season) In his last ten avg 38 in the run with 4 40+ 2 50+ – 12:23 AM
When great players get on REAL heaters it’s something to behold. Dame Lillard is the latest as he goes for 60 tonight vs Utah (Joins Luka and Mitchell in the 60 club this season) In his last ten avg 38 in the run with 4 40+ 2 50+ – 12:23 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Damian Lillard has the NBA’s third 60-point game this season, joining Donovan Mitchell (71) and Luka Doncic (60).
There have been 15 games of 60 or more in the NBA over the last five seasons. Dame has four of them. Nobody has more. – 12:22 AM
Damian Lillard has the NBA’s third 60-point game this season, joining Donovan Mitchell (71) and Luka Doncic (60).
There have been 15 games of 60 or more in the NBA over the last five seasons. Dame has four of them. Nobody has more. – 12:22 AM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Damian Lillard’s 29 FGA were the third-fewest ever in a 60-point game. James Harden had 24 on Nov. 30, 2019 and Karl Malone had 26 on Jan. 27, 1990. – 12:21 AM
Damian Lillard’s 29 FGA were the third-fewest ever in a 60-point game. James Harden had 24 on Nov. 30, 2019 and Karl Malone had 26 on Jan. 27, 1990. – 12:21 AM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
50 in 3 quarters for Dame on 24 shots
And he made it look so effortless. Lillard finished with 60 🪣and it’s 10-point win for the Blazers over the Jazz #RipCity – 12:21 AM
50 in 3 quarters for Dame on 24 shots
And he made it look so effortless. Lillard finished with 60 🪣and it’s 10-point win for the Blazers over the Jazz #RipCity – 12:21 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell each recorded a 60-point game this season. This is the 4th season in NBA history where 3 different players each had a 60-point game, joining 2020-21, 1989-90 and 1961-62. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/5ETHMzsWkB – 12:19 AM
Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell each recorded a 60-point game this season. This is the 4th season in NBA history where 3 different players each had a 60-point game, joining 2020-21, 1989-90 and 1961-62. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/5ETHMzsWkB – 12:19 AM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Blazers 134, Jazz 124. Utah shoots 52.2% overall, 20-41 from 3, 32 assists on 47 buckets, seven players in double-digit scoring, led by Markkanen’s 24 … and none of it mattered. Portland shoots 57.3%, score 19/47/36/32 by period, and Dame drops 60p/8a/7r. – 12:18 AM
FINAL: Blazers 134, Jazz 124. Utah shoots 52.2% overall, 20-41 from 3, 32 assists on 47 buckets, seven players in double-digit scoring, led by Markkanen’s 24 … and none of it mattered. Portland shoots 57.3%, score 19/47/36/32 by period, and Dame drops 60p/8a/7r. – 12:18 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lillard tonight:
60 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
89.8 TS%
The most efficient 60-point game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/i9Z7pWKktg – 12:17 AM
Lillard tonight:
60 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
89.8 TS%
The most efficient 60-point game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/i9Z7pWKktg – 12:17 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Most career 60-point games, NBA history
1. Wilt Chamberlain: 32
2. Kobe Bryant: 6
T-3. Michael Jordan: 4
T-3. James Harden: 4
T-3. DAMIAN LILLARD: 4 – 12:17 AM
Most career 60-point games, NBA history
1. Wilt Chamberlain: 32
2. Kobe Bryant: 6
T-3. Michael Jordan: 4
T-3. James Harden: 4
T-3. DAMIAN LILLARD: 4 – 12:17 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz fall to Portland 134-124….Utah drops to 25-26 on the season. Damian Lillard gives Utah 60. The Jazz next play against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Quite the night for Dame – 12:17 AM
The Jazz fall to Portland 134-124….Utah drops to 25-26 on the season. Damian Lillard gives Utah 60. The Jazz next play against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Quite the night for Dame – 12:17 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Portland Trail Blazers’ highest single-game scoring performances, franchise history
– Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
– Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
– DAMIAN LILLARD: 60 VS. JAZZ TONIGHT
– Damian Lillard: 60 in 2019
– Damian Lillard: 59 in 2017 pic.twitter.com/NGQtLcODvl – 12:17 AM
Portland Trail Blazers’ highest single-game scoring performances, franchise history
– Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
– Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
– DAMIAN LILLARD: 60 VS. JAZZ TONIGHT
– Damian Lillard: 60 in 2019
– Damian Lillard: 59 in 2017 pic.twitter.com/NGQtLcODvl – 12:17 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Damian Lillard scores a season-high 60 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 134-124 victory over the Utah Jazz. – 12:16 AM
Damian Lillard scores a season-high 60 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 134-124 victory over the Utah Jazz. – 12:16 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Damian Lillard vs Utah Jazz
60 points
21-29 FG
9-15 3P
9-10 FT
7 rebounds
8 assists
3 steals
4th 60-point game in his career. Lillard at his finest! #RipCity #NBATwitter – 12:16 AM
Damian Lillard vs Utah Jazz
60 points
21-29 FG
9-15 3P
9-10 FT
7 rebounds
8 assists
3 steals
4th 60-point game in his career. Lillard at his finest! #RipCity #NBATwitter – 12:16 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Only Wilt and Kobe have more career 60-point performances than Damian Lillard (via @ESPNStatsInfo). pic.twitter.com/EPWN6aVGTn – 12:15 AM
Only Wilt and Kobe have more career 60-point performances than Damian Lillard (via @ESPNStatsInfo). pic.twitter.com/EPWN6aVGTn – 12:15 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Will Hardy is calling this one. Chauncey leaving Dame in. One more basket for a new career high. – 12:15 AM
Will Hardy is calling this one. Chauncey leaving Dame in. One more basket for a new career high. – 12:15 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I was at Lillard’s 59-point game vs the Jazz in 2017. He got a 3-shot foul with 58 points and missed 2 of the 3 FTs. Made the 2 FTs for his 60 this time. – 12:14 AM
I was at Lillard’s 59-point game vs the Jazz in 2017. He got a 3-shot foul with 58 points and missed 2 of the 3 FTs. Made the 2 FTs for his 60 this time. – 12:14 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
There have been so many 40+ point games this season that it takes someone scoring more than 55 for me to pay attention. I see you, Dame – 12:13 AM
There have been so many 40+ point games this season that it takes someone scoring more than 55 for me to pay attention. I see you, Dame – 12:13 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Damian Lillard has 60 points. His career-high is 61. There’s 1:26 remaining in the game. Blazers up 131-117. – 12:12 AM
Damian Lillard has 60 points. His career-high is 61. There’s 1:26 remaining in the game. Blazers up 131-117. – 12:12 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
The most points ever scored v. the Utah Jazz was by George Gervin on April 7th of 1978 was 63. The only other player to ever score 60 v. the Utah Jazz is Kobe Bryant.
Damian Lillard has 52 points on 26 attempts – 12:05 AM
The most points ever scored v. the Utah Jazz was by George Gervin on April 7th of 1978 was 63. The only other player to ever score 60 v. the Utah Jazz is Kobe Bryant.
Damian Lillard has 52 points on 26 attempts – 12:05 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Damian Lillard has become the first player to ever score 50 three times v. the Utah Jazz. Kobe Bryant aslo did it twice
April 8th 2017 Lillard had 59
Feb 1st 2020 Lillard had 51
Tonight he was 52 with 5:37 left in the 4th quarter – 12:01 AM
Damian Lillard has become the first player to ever score 50 three times v. the Utah Jazz. Kobe Bryant aslo did it twice
April 8th 2017 Lillard had 59
Feb 1st 2020 Lillard had 51
Tonight he was 52 with 5:37 left in the 4th quarter – 12:01 AM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Not a lot of things more entertaining than a ridiculous Damian Lillard game – 11:54 PM
Not a lot of things more entertaining than a ridiculous Damian Lillard game – 11:54 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are running at Dame and Simons….trying to make others make shots….7:37 remaining….Utah trails 113-104 – 11:53 PM
The Jazz are running at Dame and Simons….trying to make others make shots….7:37 remaining….Utah trails 113-104 – 11:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
A 5⃣0⃣-PIECE THROUGH 3 QUARTERS AND 20 STRAIGHT POINTS FOR DAME
pic.twitter.com/dPJpOO0VEW – 11:53 PM
A 5⃣0⃣-PIECE THROUGH 3 QUARTERS AND 20 STRAIGHT POINTS FOR DAME
pic.twitter.com/dPJpOO0VEW – 11:53 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame sat the first three minutes of the fourth and he’s coming back in now. – 11:49 PM
Dame sat the first three minutes of the fourth and he’s coming back in now. – 11:49 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
We can only pray that Portland’s bench will be bad enough to give Dame a chance for 60 – 11:46 PM
We can only pray that Portland’s bench will be bad enough to give Dame a chance for 60 – 11:46 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 3Q: Blazers 102, Jazz 91. Utah outscored 36-27 in the period, with 24 of Portland’s points coming from Dame. I’d say “unbelievable,” but … Anyway, Sexton leading the Jazz with 17p on 7-10 FGs. – 11:44 PM
End 3Q: Blazers 102, Jazz 91. Utah outscored 36-27 in the period, with 24 of Portland’s points coming from Dame. I’d say “unbelievable,” but … Anyway, Sexton leading the Jazz with 17p on 7-10 FGs. – 11:44 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Dame Lillard is on pace to score 65 (or more) tonight. He counts 50 with 9 made 3s. Dame Time in Portland… #RipCity #NBATwitter – 11:43 PM
Dame Lillard is on pace to score 65 (or more) tonight. He counts 50 with 9 made 3s. Dame Time in Portland… #RipCity #NBATwitter – 11:43 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So through all of this, the Jazz trail the Blazers 102-91 at the end of three quarters. Lillard has 50 and 8 assists and 5 rebounds
I once saw him drop 60 on the Jazz…..that might be in jeopardy tonight – 11:43 PM
So through all of this, the Jazz trail the Blazers 102-91 at the end of three quarters. Lillard has 50 and 8 assists and 5 rebounds
I once saw him drop 60 on the Jazz…..that might be in jeopardy tonight – 11:43 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Lillard could legit got for 70 if the Jazz keep this game close enough that he has to play real minutes in the fourth. – 11:42 PM
Lillard could legit got for 70 if the Jazz keep this game close enough that he has to play real minutes in the fourth. – 11:42 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
On any given night Dame Lillard is as good as any player in the world. I’ll stop saying it when it’s no longer true. – 11:42 PM
On any given night Dame Lillard is as good as any player in the world. I’ll stop saying it when it’s no longer true. – 11:42 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Damian Lillard has 20 straight Trail Blazers points and 50 for the game. It’s the third quarter. – 11:42 PM
Damian Lillard has 20 straight Trail Blazers points and 50 for the game. It’s the third quarter. – 11:42 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame has passed Vince Carter for 6th on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list. Obviously he’ll never catch Steph but I would not be shocked if he ends up at second or third all-time by the time his career is over. – 11:40 PM
Dame has passed Vince Carter for 6th on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list. Obviously he’ll never catch Steph but I would not be shocked if he ends up at second or third all-time by the time his career is over. – 11:40 PM
Steve Luhm @sluhm
Whenever an opposing player went off on the Jazz like Damian Lillard is tonight, I knew what Jerry Sloan was going to say after the game: “I didn’t see anybody foul out trying to stop him.” – 11:39 PM
Whenever an opposing player went off on the Jazz like Damian Lillard is tonight, I knew what Jerry Sloan was going to say after the game: “I didn’t see anybody foul out trying to stop him.” – 11:39 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Dame had 26p on 6-8 from 3 in 1H; he’s got 19p on 2-4 from 3 in 3Q. Blazers lead the Jazz 97-82, with 2:23 left in the period. – 11:37 PM
Dame had 26p on 6-8 from 3 in 1H; he’s got 19p on 2-4 from 3 in 3Q. Blazers lead the Jazz 97-82, with 2:23 left in the period. – 11:37 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I would love to see what Damian Lillard is doing right now but League Pass isn’t working – 11:36 PM
I would love to see what Damian Lillard is doing right now but League Pass isn’t working – 11:36 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Another dead-ass serious 3 by Vando … which is not enough to keep up with Dame. – 11:35 PM
Another dead-ass serious 3 by Vando … which is not enough to keep up with Dame. – 11:35 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Dame is phenomenal but the Jazz are providing little resistance defensively – 11:34 PM
Dame is phenomenal but the Jazz are providing little resistance defensively – 11:34 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Man, Lillard is just such a fun player to watch … unless you’re the guy trying to defend him, I’d imagine. – 11:33 PM
Man, Lillard is just such a fun player to watch … unless you’re the guy trying to defend him, I’d imagine. – 11:33 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Dame is not going to be named an All-Star starter tomorrow, but at this point I would be shocked if he wasn’t named to the team by coaches vote. – 11:33 PM
Dame is not going to be named an All-Star starter tomorrow, but at this point I would be shocked if he wasn’t named to the team by coaches vote. – 11:33 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
First half Dame was unconscious from three. Second half he’s been getting everything at the rim. He’s up to 39 now with 4 minutes left in the third. – 11:32 PM
First half Dame was unconscious from three. Second half he’s been getting everything at the rim. He’s up to 39 now with 4 minutes left in the third. – 11:32 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Damian Lillard has 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting (6-of-8 3s) at halftime against Utah. It’s the fifth time in the last eight games Lillard has scored 20-plus in the first half. – 11:08 PM
Damian Lillard has 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting (6-of-8 3s) at halftime against Utah. It’s the fifth time in the last eight games Lillard has scored 20-plus in the first half. – 11:08 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Blazers 66, Jazz 64. Vando buries a dead-ass serious 3, but then Little beats the horn with a triple of his own. Good as Utah’s defense was in 1Q, it was so bad in 2Q, allowing 47p on 16-22 shooting. Dame has 26p on 6-8 from deep. For the Jazz, Markkanen has 12p. – 11:03 PM
HALFTIME: Blazers 66, Jazz 64. Vando buries a dead-ass serious 3, but then Little beats the horn with a triple of his own. Good as Utah’s defense was in 1Q, it was so bad in 2Q, allowing 47p on 16-22 shooting. Dame has 26p on 6-8 from deep. For the Jazz, Markkanen has 12p. – 11:03 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Dame makes me involuntarily say expletives when I watch basketball more than most players. – 11:01 PM
Dame makes me involuntarily say expletives when I watch basketball more than most players. – 11:01 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nas Little hits a three at the buzzer and Portland leads Utah 66-64 at the half. Dame has 26. Just on fire the entire half. Markkanen leads Utah with 12 – 11:01 PM
Nas Little hits a three at the buzzer and Portland leads Utah 66-64 at the half. Dame has 26. Just on fire the entire half. Markkanen leads Utah with 12 – 11:01 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Really appreciate the Blazers broadcast saying how important the large caboose of Nurk is for Dame to get free 😂 – 10:52 PM
Really appreciate the Blazers broadcast saying how important the large caboose of Nurk is for Dame to get free 😂 – 10:52 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Dame with 21 points in 13 minutes to get the home team fully back into the game – 10:51 PM
Dame with 21 points in 13 minutes to get the home team fully back into the game – 10:51 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Jazz 31, Blazers 19. Great defense from Utah in the opening period — Portland shoots just 9-26 overall, 1-9 from deep. Jazz go 11-21, 6-9. Sexton shooting confidently — 9p on 3-4/3-3. Markkanen 7p. Lillard 9p for the Blazers, but Simons 0p on 0-5 shooting. – 10:35 PM
End 1Q: Jazz 31, Blazers 19. Great defense from Utah in the opening period — Portland shoots just 9-26 overall, 1-9 from deep. Jazz go 11-21, 6-9. Sexton shooting confidently — 9p on 3-4/3-3. Markkanen 7p. Lillard 9p for the Blazers, but Simons 0p on 0-5 shooting. – 10:35 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers are giving out a Top Shot of Dame becoming the all-time leading scorer to everyone who’s at the game. I wonder if I could get more or less for it than the Jaxson Hayes dunk I sold for $50 during the boom. – 10:28 PM
Blazers are giving out a Top Shot of Dame becoming the all-time leading scorer to everyone who’s at the game. I wonder if I could get more or less for it than the Jaxson Hayes dunk I sold for $50 during the boom. – 10:28 PM
More on this storyline
Marc J. Spears: Blazers star Damian Lillard shot 21-29 (72%) from the field. He’s the 4th player to score 60 points on 70% FG pct in a game in NBA history, joining: – Wilt Chamberlain (4x) – Karl Malone (Jan. 1990) – David Thompson (April 1978) @ESPNStatsInfo -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / January 26, 2023
HoopsHype: Damian Lillard: “It’s the most efficient 60-point game ever, for real? That’s crazy.” (It is crazy). pic.twitter.com/mm1TWZels7 -via Twitter @hoopshype / January 26, 2023
On his way to the ridiculous 60 piece, Lillard actually scored 20 straight points in the last seven minutes of the third quarter to help the Blazers pull away for good. Portland never looked back and took the 134-124 victory. -via Clutch Points / January 26, 2023