The Houston Rockets (13-47) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) at Moda Center
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Sunday February 26, 2023
Houston Rockets 114, Portland Trail Blazers 131 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Example: Teams will want to hunt mismatches. If Sengun starts each defensive possession near the paint or in a corner, the #Rockets can choose to send another player out to be involved in the action. In theory, this mitigates the amount of time Sengun is defending along perimeter – 1:41 AM
Example: Teams will want to hunt mismatches. If Sengun starts each defensive possession near the paint or in a corner, the #Rockets can choose to send another player out to be involved in the action. In theory, this mitigates the amount of time Sengun is defending along perimeter – 1:41 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Having said that, Jabari got hit hard in ball-screens against Dame tonight, too. And he got 38 minutes while going 3-11 from the field, and Sengun got 25 minutes going for 17/10/5. The whole thing in Houston is just bizarre. – 1:41 AM
Having said that, Jabari got hit hard in ball-screens against Dame tonight, too. And he got 38 minutes while going 3-11 from the field, and Sengun got 25 minutes going for 17/10/5. The whole thing in Houston is just bizarre. – 1:41 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Point guard Alperen Sengun is back in ACTION 🔥
pic.twitter.com/uhGki23Apf – 1:40 AM
Point guard Alperen Sengun is back in ACTION 🔥
pic.twitter.com/uhGki23Apf – 1:40 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Damian Lillard drop 71 points with 13 3-pointers in Blazers win nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/27/wat… – 1:20 AM
Watch Damian Lillard drop 71 points with 13 3-pointers in Blazers win nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/27/wat… – 1:20 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114: Damian Lillard hangs 71 points on Houston in dominant performance ift.tt/jWcAUd4 – 1:18 AM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114: Damian Lillard hangs 71 points on Houston in dominant performance ift.tt/jWcAUd4 – 1:18 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– Dame’s 71 points
– OT Thriller in Denver
– Lakers surging
– Bucks win streak
– State of the Union on the Clippers
– NBA’s big weekend
– What’s with these buzzer hail marys?
Join us!
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=3nrY-C… pic.twitter.com/jAzsKpKDFN – 1:16 AM
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– Dame’s 71 points
– OT Thriller in Denver
– Lakers surging
– Bucks win streak
– State of the Union on the Clippers
– NBA’s big weekend
– What’s with these buzzer hail marys?
Join us!
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=3nrY-C… pic.twitter.com/jAzsKpKDFN – 1:16 AM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
If the #Rockets are going to play Drop as much as they do, I’d like to see better screen navigation.
A lot of their problems could be mitigated by better POA (point of attack) defense. They’re not good enough at defending when put into rotations. There are ways to minimize this. – 1:15 AM
If the #Rockets are going to play Drop as much as they do, I’d like to see better screen navigation.
A lot of their problems could be mitigated by better POA (point of attack) defense. They’re not good enough at defending when put into rotations. There are ways to minimize this. – 1:15 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Most career 60-point games in NBA history
Wilt Chamberlain: 32
Kobe Bryant: 6
DAMIAN LILLARD: 5
Michael Jordan: 4
James Harden: 4 – 1:12 AM
Most career 60-point games in NBA history
Wilt Chamberlain: 32
Kobe Bryant: 6
DAMIAN LILLARD: 5
Michael Jordan: 4
James Harden: 4 – 1:12 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Most points by a Blazers player
Damian Lillard: 71 in 2023
Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
Damian Lillard: 60 in 2023
Damian Lillard: 60 in 2019
Damian Lillard: 59 in 2017
Damon Stoudamire: 54 in 2005 – 1:10 AM
Most points by a Blazers player
Damian Lillard: 71 in 2023
Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
Damian Lillard: 61 in 2020
Damian Lillard: 60 in 2023
Damian Lillard: 60 in 2019
Damian Lillard: 59 in 2017
Damon Stoudamire: 54 in 2005 – 1:10 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Historic night for Damian Lillard and for us to witness 😱😱
71 PTS
13/22 3PT
14/14 FT
6 REB
6 AST
pic.twitter.com/GHojG60PV6 – 1:10 AM
Historic night for Damian Lillard and for us to witness 😱😱
71 PTS
13/22 3PT
14/14 FT
6 REB
6 AST
pic.twitter.com/GHojG60PV6 – 1:10 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Damian Lillard scores a career-high, franchise-record & arena-record 71 points vs. Rockets, tied for the most in an NBA game since Kobe Bryant’s 81 points in 2006 @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02… – 1:09 AM
Story: Damian Lillard scores a career-high, franchise-record & arena-record 71 points vs. Rockets, tied for the most in an NBA game since Kobe Bryant’s 81 points in 2006 @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02… – 1:09 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Also like, let’s be real…you’re 13-47. The Rockets are purely in the Wembanyama sweepstakes. I get that you want to preach accountability, but I’d say it’s way more important that Sengun gets those reps to figure out his angles and communication than it is to bench him. – 12:52 AM
Also like, let’s be real…you’re 13-47. The Rockets are purely in the Wembanyama sweepstakes. I get that you want to preach accountability, but I’d say it’s way more important that Sengun gets those reps to figure out his angles and communication than it is to bench him. – 12:52 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
If your claim is ball-screen defense, you have a guy who can defend ball-screens in Garuba. He actually did a pretty okay job (by HOU standards) for that 5-minute stretch in the 3rd! If that’s what you want, just leave him in! Or at least put him back in later? It’s just bizarre. – 12:49 AM
If your claim is ball-screen defense, you have a guy who can defend ball-screens in Garuba. He actually did a pretty okay job (by HOU standards) for that 5-minute stretch in the 3rd! If that’s what you want, just leave him in! Or at least put him back in later? It’s just bizarre. – 12:49 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Wilt Chamberlain scored 50+ points in 118 games throughout his NBA career.
That’s more 50-point games than Michael Jordan (31), Kobe Bryant (25), James Harden (23), Damian Lillard (15), LeBron James (14) and Kevin Durant (9) combined 😳 pic.twitter.com/SAAsSKZfVa – 12:39 AM
Wilt Chamberlain scored 50+ points in 118 games throughout his NBA career.
That’s more 50-point games than Michael Jordan (31), Kobe Bryant (25), James Harden (23), Damian Lillard (15), LeBron James (14) and Kevin Durant (9) combined 😳 pic.twitter.com/SAAsSKZfVa – 12:39 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
In the last four days alone, the NBA regular season has given us:
– SGA’s 39 outdueled by Lauri’s 43 in OT.
– Tatum’s OT tip vs. Indy.
– 176-175
– Embiid’s late full-court miracle vs. Boston
– Lakers overcome 27-point deficit vs. Mavs
– Dame’s 71
– This sick Kawhi-Jokic duel. – 12:37 AM
In the last four days alone, the NBA regular season has given us:
– SGA’s 39 outdueled by Lauri’s 43 in OT.
– Tatum’s OT tip vs. Indy.
– 176-175
– Embiid’s late full-court miracle vs. Boston
– Lakers overcome 27-point deficit vs. Mavs
– Dame’s 71
– This sick Kawhi-Jokic duel. – 12:37 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Dame said tonight was the first time he had been blood-draw drug-tested following a game in his entire career.
His full thoughts on it: pic.twitter.com/ZKu5vIKmrd – 12:37 AM
Dame said tonight was the first time he had been blood-draw drug-tested following a game in his entire career.
His full thoughts on it: pic.twitter.com/ZKu5vIKmrd – 12:37 AM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Lakers’ note…
With their W in Dallas today, they became the 3rd team in the 27 seasons for which we have pbp data to win multiple games it trailed by 25+ points.
They joined the ’18-19 Clippers (2) & last season’s Clippers (3).
Had previously won @ POR after trailing by 25. – 12:35 AM
Lakers’ note…
With their W in Dallas today, they became the 3rd team in the 27 seasons for which we have pbp data to win multiple games it trailed by 25+ points.
They joined the ’18-19 Clippers (2) & last season’s Clippers (3).
Had previously won @ POR after trailing by 25. – 12:35 AM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
– I don’t attend games, so I cannot ask questions (e.g., what inhibits the team from implementing show/hedging with Sengun)
– I’ve talked, at length, about things I like about Sengun and areas of improvement
– I just like taking X’s and O’s
– Name calling isn’t nice – 12:33 AM
– I don’t attend games, so I cannot ask questions (e.g., what inhibits the team from implementing show/hedging with Sengun)
– I’ve talked, at length, about things I like about Sengun and areas of improvement
– I just like taking X’s and O’s
– Name calling isn’t nice – 12:33 AM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
a spiritual experience
71 PTS | 13 3PM | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/qvH7BSzHCC – 12:31 AM
a spiritual experience
71 PTS | 13 3PM | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/qvH7BSzHCC – 12:31 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame: “Honestly, I was like, ‘Are y’all serious?’ They did the urine test last night and then they backed it up with the blood test after the game. What makes it worse is I’m afraid of needles, too.” – 12:30 AM
Dame: “Honestly, I was like, ‘Are y’all serious?’ They did the urine test last night and then they backed it up with the blood test after the game. What makes it worse is I’m afraid of needles, too.” – 12:30 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame broke 5 records tonight:
— First 70pt game in under 40 mins
— Fewest FTA in a 70pt game
— First 70pt game with 10+ threes
— Highest TS% in 70pt game
— Oldest with 70pt game pic.twitter.com/tL9T6R2r3r – 12:25 AM
Dame broke 5 records tonight:
— First 70pt game in under 40 mins
— Fewest FTA in a 70pt game
— First 70pt game with 10+ threes
— Highest TS% in 70pt game
— Oldest with 70pt game pic.twitter.com/tL9T6R2r3r – 12:25 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Will also come as no surprise that, per @bball_ref, the Rockets became the first team in NBA history to give up 10 3-pointers to a single player in back-to-back games.
Thunder came close last year, giving up 10 3s to Malik Beasley and Bojan Bogdanovic in a three-game stretch. – 12:25 AM
Will also come as no surprise that, per @bball_ref, the Rockets became the first team in NBA history to give up 10 3-pointers to a single player in back-to-back games.
Thunder came close last year, giving up 10 3s to Malik Beasley and Bojan Bogdanovic in a three-game stretch. – 12:25 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Damian Lillard has 15 games with 50+ points — the sixth-most in NBA history. The only players with more:
Wilt Chamberlain (118)
Michael Jordan (31)
Kobe Bryant (25)
James Harden (23)
Elgin Baylor (17) pic.twitter.com/NcVlnVGv6y – 12:20 AM
Damian Lillard has 15 games with 50+ points — the sixth-most in NBA history. The only players with more:
Wilt Chamberlain (118)
Michael Jordan (31)
Kobe Bryant (25)
James Harden (23)
Elgin Baylor (17) pic.twitter.com/NcVlnVGv6y – 12:20 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
On some level, Houston just didn’t even have anything resembling an answer. Like, what, you’re going to throw another 21-year-old against Dame when he’s in a zone like that? Not gonna matter. Still, the structural stuff is just such a mess. There’s no growth there. – 12:19 AM
On some level, Houston just didn’t even have anything resembling an answer. Like, what, you’re going to throw another 21-year-old against Dame when he’s in a zone like that? Not gonna matter. Still, the structural stuff is just such a mess. There’s no growth there. – 12:19 AM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
POV: Admin vs. Celebration
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/cntp1TKApU – 12:15 AM
POV: Admin vs. Celebration
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/cntp1TKApU – 12:15 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
“Come on, Alpi!” Jabari Smith Jr yelled after Sengun didn’t come over to help on Portland’s first basket of the game pic.twitter.com/jyEgOcIuOe – 12:14 AM
“Come on, Alpi!” Jabari Smith Jr yelled after Sengun didn’t come over to help on Portland’s first basket of the game pic.twitter.com/jyEgOcIuOe – 12:14 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
(this is in addition to Damian Lillard just being absolutely incredible and making freaking 13 3s in a single game, including one that was basically from the parking lot) – 12:10 AM
(this is in addition to Damian Lillard just being absolutely incredible and making freaking 13 3s in a single game, including one that was basically from the parking lot) – 12:10 AM
Portland Trail Blazers PR @TrailBlazersPR
With 13 3PM tonight, @Damian Lillard becomes the fourth player in NBA history with 13-plus threes in a game (Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Zach Lavine). – 12:07 AM
With 13 3PM tonight, @Damian Lillard becomes the fourth player in NBA history with 13-plus threes in a game (Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Zach Lavine). – 12:07 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
No joke: when Dame came into the locker room tonight he had a band-aid on his arm because the league drew blood for a drug test. – 12:06 AM
No joke: when Dame came into the locker room tonight he had a band-aid on his arm because the league drew blood for a drug test. – 12:06 AM
– Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I mean, Dame was just absolutely unbelievable tonight and that guy always deserves his flowers.
But man, the sheer number of Houston defensive breakdowns. Felt like it happened every single way. Beat at point of attack. Screen communication errors. Ball-screen errors. Goodness. – 12:06 AM
I mean, Dame was just absolutely unbelievable tonight and that guy always deserves his flowers.
But man, the sheer number of Houston defensive breakdowns. Felt like it happened every single way. Beat at point of attack. Screen communication errors. Ball-screen errors. Goodness. – 12:06 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 60-point games in the last 5 seasons:
5 — Lillard
3 — Harden
Nobody else has more than 1. pic.twitter.com/D9f8QKOlRY – 11:57 PM
Most 60-point games in the last 5 seasons:
5 — Lillard
3 — Harden
Nobody else has more than 1. pic.twitter.com/D9f8QKOlRY – 11:57 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Damian Lillard’s 71 points in the Blazers’ win over the Rockets are a career-high and franchise-high. He ties Donovan Mitchell for the most points scored this season. Lillard hit 13 threes, and he now has the third-most 60+ point games in NBA history: basketballnews.com/stories/damian… – 11:57 PM
Damian Lillard’s 71 points in the Blazers’ win over the Rockets are a career-high and franchise-high. He ties Donovan Mitchell for the most points scored this season. Lillard hit 13 threes, and he now has the third-most 60+ point games in NBA history: basketballnews.com/stories/damian… – 11:57 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Alperen Sengun was en route to a triple double tonight, courting 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. But he benched with 5 minutes remin the 3rd quarter and he didn’t step on the floor again. The situation in the #Rockets looks crazy and Sengun deserves more. – 11:56 PM
Alperen Sengun was en route to a triple double tonight, courting 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. But he benched with 5 minutes remin the 3rd quarter and he didn’t step on the floor again. The situation in the #Rockets looks crazy and Sengun deserves more. – 11:56 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Damian Lillard scored 71.
Donovan Mitchell scored 71.
This is the first time in NBA history that multiple players have scored 70 in a game in the same season. – 11:55 PM
Damian Lillard scored 71.
Donovan Mitchell scored 71.
This is the first time in NBA history that multiple players have scored 70 in a game in the same season. – 11:55 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Double-double for Alpi!
17 PTS | 10 REB | 5 AST
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/4qCS3sNaaG – 11:53 PM
Double-double for Alpi!
17 PTS | 10 REB | 5 AST
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/4qCS3sNaaG – 11:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Only three players in NBA history have had separate games with at least 50, 60 and 70 points in a single NBA season.
Wilt Chamberlain
Kobe Bryant
Damian Lillard – 11:52 PM
Only three players in NBA history have had separate games with at least 50, 60 and 70 points in a single NBA season.
Wilt Chamberlain
Kobe Bryant
Damian Lillard – 11:52 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
71 for @Dame_Lillard in the adidas DAME 8! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/U9YYU1nv2G – 11:51 PM
71 for @Dame_Lillard in the adidas DAME 8! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/U9YYU1nv2G – 11:51 PM
Matt Babcock @MattBabcock11
Dame dropped 71 tonight!
Yes, 71!
🤯 pic.twitter.com/h6wcznCRW8 – 11:48 PM
Dame dropped 71 tonight!
Yes, 71!
🤯 pic.twitter.com/h6wcznCRW8 – 11:48 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Damian Lillard is the oldest player in NBA history with a 70-point game
pic.twitter.com/VRCsmpCRdl – 11:47 PM
Damian Lillard is the oldest player in NBA history with a 70-point game
pic.twitter.com/VRCsmpCRdl – 11:47 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Damian Lillard (& team 😂) post 71 pts interview
@brookeolzendam pic.twitter.com/1ADvsyShVY – 11:47 PM
Damian Lillard (& team 😂) post 71 pts interview
@brookeolzendam pic.twitter.com/1ADvsyShVY – 11:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points since January 1st:
880 — Damian Lillard
[huge gap]
687 — Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/AjvnsrfDBg – 11:46 PM
Most points since January 1st:
880 — Damian Lillard
[huge gap]
687 — Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/AjvnsrfDBg – 11:46 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
In the moments after going 2-for-5 from the free throw line Sunday, Blazers forward Trendon Watford returned to the court for reps. pic.twitter.com/IRGFLNaqfS – 11:46 PM
In the moments after going 2-for-5 from the free throw line Sunday, Blazers forward Trendon Watford returned to the court for reps. pic.twitter.com/IRGFLNaqfS – 11:46 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Most 60-point games in NBA history
Wilt – 32
Kobe – 6
DAMIAN LILLARD – 5
Jordan – 5
(Reg season and playoffs)
I’m not sure enough people understand the degree to which Dame has injected himself into all time record books. – 11:45 PM
Most 60-point games in NBA history
Wilt – 32
Kobe – 6
DAMIAN LILLARD – 5
Jordan – 5
(Reg season and playoffs)
I’m not sure enough people understand the degree to which Dame has injected himself into all time record books. – 11:45 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Six players are averaging 30+ points per game this season, which would be the most in NBA history:
Joel Embiid = 33.1
Luka Doncic = 33.1
Damian Lillard = 32.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo = 31.3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander = 31.0
Jayson Tatum = 30.4 – 11:45 PM
Six players are averaging 30+ points per game this season, which would be the most in NBA history:
Joel Embiid = 33.1
Luka Doncic = 33.1
Damian Lillard = 32.3
Giannis Antetokounmpo = 31.3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander = 31.0
Jayson Tatum = 30.4 – 11:45 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Career 60-point games:
LeBron, Steph, Magic, Bird, Kareem, Russell, Duncan, KD, Shaq (combined 29 MVPs): 4
Dame: 5 – 11:43 PM
Career 60-point games:
LeBron, Steph, Magic, Bird, Kareem, Russell, Duncan, KD, Shaq (combined 29 MVPs): 4
Dame: 5 – 11:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame in February:
40.3 PPG
6.0 RPG
7.0 APG
50/42/96%
On a mission. pic.twitter.com/lprKIvvk9B – 11:43 PM
Dame in February:
40.3 PPG
6.0 RPG
7.0 APG
50/42/96%
On a mission. pic.twitter.com/lprKIvvk9B – 11:43 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
We have to realize how lucky we’re living the era of players like Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard etc. Players who strive for the perfection and give us so many unforgettable moments. Chapeau! #nba – 11:38 PM
We have to realize how lucky we’re living the era of players like Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard etc. Players who strive for the perfection and give us so many unforgettable moments. Chapeau! #nba – 11:38 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
INCREDIBLE performance from Damian Lillard!
Dame scored a career-high 71 points in 131-114 win vs. Houston.
Lillard moves ahead of LeBron James in most career 50-point games (15) and within one of Kobe Bryant for most 60-point games! pic.twitter.com/t173GvCrA7 – 11:38 PM
INCREDIBLE performance from Damian Lillard!
Dame scored a career-high 71 points in 131-114 win vs. Houston.
Lillard moves ahead of LeBron James in most career 50-point games (15) and within one of Kobe Bryant for most 60-point games! pic.twitter.com/t173GvCrA7 – 11:38 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
So Dame becomes the eighth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a game, and two of those eight performances have come this season alone. That’s wild. – 11:36 PM
So Dame becomes the eighth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a game, and two of those eight performances have come this season alone. That’s wild. – 11:36 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
That 71 piece wing dinner Spicy “All Drumsticks” that Dame Dolla dropped tonight with the W was beyond SPECIAL!!!! Carry the hell on… – 11:36 PM
That 71 piece wing dinner Spicy “All Drumsticks” that Dame Dolla dropped tonight with the W was beyond SPECIAL!!!! Carry the hell on… – 11:36 PM
Mike Tokito @mtokito
One note about Dame’s 71 points: in addition to personal and franchise records, it’s also the most by any player in a game the Blazers were in. Old mark was 65 by Lakers’ Kobe Bryant in 2007. – 11:36 PM
One note about Dame’s 71 points: in addition to personal and franchise records, it’s also the most by any player in a game the Blazers were in. Old mark was 65 by Lakers’ Kobe Bryant in 2007. – 11:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with a 70/5/5 game in NBA history:
Dame
Book
Spida
Admiral pic.twitter.com/75m90zd2Ay – 11:34 PM
Players with a 70/5/5 game in NBA history:
Dame
Book
Spida
Admiral pic.twitter.com/75m90zd2Ay – 11:34 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Thoroughly enjoyed that Dame Lillard performance. Kobe once scored 81 on a Sunday night. Lillard hitting 71 was pretty special too. Blazers needed him to do it. 13 3’s! – 11:34 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed that Dame Lillard performance. Kobe once scored 81 on a Sunday night. Lillard hitting 71 was pretty special too. Blazers needed him to do it. 13 3’s! – 11:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dame the new Mr. 71.
Donovan needed OT… and didn’t even get to keep the damn scoring high for two months.
Someone’s gonna challenge Kobe 81. – 11:34 PM
Dame the new Mr. 71.
Donovan needed OT… and didn’t even get to keep the damn scoring high for two months.
Someone’s gonna challenge Kobe 81. – 11:34 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114: FINAL. @Damian Lillard
with a career/franchise high of 71 points thanks in part to a career/franchise high in made threes with 13. Also posted 6 points and 6 assists in 39 minutes. – 11:34 PM
Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114: FINAL. @Damian Lillard
with a career/franchise high of 71 points thanks in part to a career/franchise high in made threes with 13. Also posted 6 points and 6 assists in 39 minutes. – 11:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lillard tonight:
— 71/6/6
— 8th player with a 70-point game
— 3rd player ever with 5+ games with 10+ threes
— Passes MJ in all-time 60-point games
Top __ scorer all-time. pic.twitter.com/5fYm0eBgGM – 11:33 PM
Lillard tonight:
— 71/6/6
— 8th player with a 70-point game
— 3rd player ever with 5+ games with 10+ threes
— Passes MJ in all-time 60-point games
Top __ scorer all-time. pic.twitter.com/5fYm0eBgGM – 11:33 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114: FINAL. @Damian Lillard with a career/franchise high of 71 points thanks in part to a career/franchise high in made threes with 12. Also posted 6 points and 6 assists in 39 minutes. – 11:33 PM
Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114: FINAL. @Damian Lillard with a career/franchise high of 71 points thanks in part to a career/franchise high in made threes with 12. Also posted 6 points and 6 assists in 39 minutes. – 11:33 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re talking #Rockets live in postgame:
— Damian Lillard scores 71
— Sengun benched in the fourth again
— Jabari’s struggles
playback.tv/rocketswatch – 11:33 PM
We’re talking #Rockets live in postgame:
— Damian Lillard scores 71
— Sengun benched in the fourth again
— Jabari’s struggles
playback.tv/rocketswatch – 11:33 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Top scorers in POR-HOU:
Damian Lillard – 71
Sengun/Tate – 17
That 54-point difference between the top scorers in a single game is the largest since Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game in 2006.
Kobe Bryant had 81 points, 55 more than the next closest player (Mike James, 26). – 11:33 PM
Top scorers in POR-HOU:
Damian Lillard – 71
Sengun/Tate – 17
That 54-point difference between the top scorers in a single game is the largest since Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game in 2006.
Kobe Bryant had 81 points, 55 more than the next closest player (Mike James, 26). – 11:33 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
71 points from Damian Lillard!?
I hope that Nikola Jokic drops a freestyle on the plane ride home this week and has 70+ immediately after. – 11:33 PM
71 points from Damian Lillard!?
I hope that Nikola Jokic drops a freestyle on the plane ride home this week and has 70+ immediately after. – 11:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114. Damian Lillard with 71 points, hits 13 3s, both by far career highs and most ever against the Rockets or for a Blazers player. Eighth player in NBA history with 70 points or more. – 11:33 PM
Trail Blazers 131, Rockets 114. Damian Lillard with 71 points, hits 13 3s, both by far career highs and most ever against the Rockets or for a Blazers player. Eighth player in NBA history with 70 points or more. – 11:33 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Blazers Damian Lillard became the 7th player in NBA history to score 71 or more pts in a game. (Wilt, E. Baylor, D. Robinson, D. Mitchell, D. Thompson, K. Bryant, Lillard). Portland beats Houston 131-114. Lillard 71 pts on 22-38 FG, 13-22 3ptFG, 14-14 FT. – 11:32 PM
#Blazers Damian Lillard became the 7th player in NBA history to score 71 or more pts in a game. (Wilt, E. Baylor, D. Robinson, D. Mitchell, D. Thompson, K. Bryant, Lillard). Portland beats Houston 131-114. Lillard 71 pts on 22-38 FG, 13-22 3ptFG, 14-14 FT. – 11:32 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
71 for Dame. My Goodness. Takes himself out. Doesn’t go for the record. Class act. – 11:32 PM
71 for Dame. My Goodness. Takes himself out. Doesn’t go for the record. Class act. – 11:32 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
71 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds. What a night for Damian Lillard. – 11:32 PM
71 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds. What a night for Damian Lillard. – 11:32 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Not sure if you guys knew this, but Dame? He went to Weber State. – 11:32 PM
Not sure if you guys knew this, but Dame? He went to Weber State. – 11:32 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
BLAZERS WIN!!
BLAZERS WIN!! pic.twitter.com/UDTgJYwmwp – 11:32 PM
BLAZERS WIN!!
BLAZERS WIN!! pic.twitter.com/UDTgJYwmwp – 11:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
71! Hope the Blazers can hang for the play-in. This Dame season deserves a win-or-go-home stage. – 11:31 PM
71! Hope the Blazers can hang for the play-in. This Dame season deserves a win-or-go-home stage. – 11:31 PM
Chris Miller @CMillsPXP
Dame Lillard sits with 71 points. AMAZINGLY in 39 minutes. 13 three pointers made. pic.twitter.com/RZQ1uVtYfj – 11:31 PM
Dame Lillard sits with 71 points. AMAZINGLY in 39 minutes. 13 three pointers made. pic.twitter.com/RZQ1uVtYfj – 11:31 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Damian Lillard left the court having one of the best scoring nights we’ve seen over the last years
71 points (career-high)
22-38 FG
13-22 3P
14-14 FT
6 rebounds
6 assists
Dame was undeniable! #RipCity – 11:30 PM
Damian Lillard left the court having one of the best scoring nights we’ve seen over the last years
71 points (career-high)
22-38 FG
13-22 3P
14-14 FT
6 rebounds
6 assists
Dame was undeniable! #RipCity – 11:30 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
please nba just do whatever you can this summer to get damian lillard an all-star teammate – 11:30 PM
please nba just do whatever you can this summer to get damian lillard an all-star teammate – 11:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame tonight:
71 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
22-38 FG
13-22 3P
It’s time. pic.twitter.com/xIjmrzmTMT – 11:30 PM
Dame tonight:
71 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
22-38 FG
13-22 3P
It’s time. pic.twitter.com/xIjmrzmTMT – 11:30 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Damian Lillard’s last 19 point totals:
50, 36, 40, 44, 25, 24, 37, 60, 30, 42, 42, 29, 40, 28, 33, 38, 40, 39, 71
Portland is 10-9 in those games – 11:30 PM
Damian Lillard’s last 19 point totals:
50, 36, 40, 44, 25, 24, 37, 60, 30, 42, 42, 29, 40, 28, 33, 38, 40, 39, 71
Portland is 10-9 in those games – 11:30 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
Damian Lillard scores 71 points and receives a rousing ovation when taken out with 44 seconds. He hits a franchise-record 13 three-pointers. Blazers leading Houston 131-113 – 11:30 PM
Damian Lillard scores 71 points and receives a rousing ovation when taken out with 44 seconds. He hits a franchise-record 13 three-pointers. Blazers leading Houston 131-113 – 11:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Damian Lillard in Portland’s win over Houston tonight: 71 points – becoming the eighth player in NBA history to score 70 or more in a game. – 11:30 PM
Damian Lillard in Portland’s win over Houston tonight: 71 points – becoming the eighth player in NBA history to score 70 or more in a game. – 11:30 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame exits with 44 seconds left. 71 points. 13 threes, a new franchise record. – 11:29 PM
Dame exits with 44 seconds left. 71 points. 13 threes, a new franchise record. – 11:29 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Damian Lillard is the only player in NBA history to have a game with
60+ PTS
10+ 3P
He has done it twice. pic.twitter.com/iwqlbIZnrD – 11:28 PM
Damian Lillard is the only player in NBA history to have a game with
60+ PTS
10+ 3P
He has done it twice. pic.twitter.com/iwqlbIZnrD – 11:28 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Reminder that Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points earlier this season was 58 in regulation + 13 in OT.
Lillard w/ 69 & counting now… – 11:28 PM
Reminder that Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points earlier this season was 58 in regulation + 13 in OT.
Lillard w/ 69 & counting now… – 11:28 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Lillard has 66, Thybulle a game high +26, and Isaiah Joe has 52 points in his last 64 minutes. Some terrific nba performances to enjoy. – 11:26 PM
Lillard has 66, Thybulle a game high +26, and Isaiah Joe has 52 points in his last 64 minutes. Some terrific nba performances to enjoy. – 11:26 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Players with multiple 60 point games:
Wilt – 32
Kobe – 6
Lillard – 5
Harden – 4
Jordan – 4
Baylor – 3 – 11:25 PM
Players with multiple 60 point games:
Wilt – 32
Kobe – 6
Lillard – 5
Harden – 4
Jordan – 4
Baylor – 3 – 11:25 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
New franchise-record 64 points and 12 3-pointers… only D.O.L.L.A.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/6ke5Sc7RmE – 11:23 PM
New franchise-record 64 points and 12 3-pointers… only D.O.L.L.A.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/6ke5Sc7RmE – 11:23 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
If Dame gets three more points I might tweet out his total and see if there’s a word people reply to it with. – 11:23 PM
If Dame gets three more points I might tweet out his total and see if there’s a word people reply to it with. – 11:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Damian Lillard has more 60-point games than
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Shaquille O’Neal
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Tim Duncan
Bill Russell
Kevin Durant
combined. pic.twitter.com/WrHS0nvvXQ – 11:22 PM
Damian Lillard has more 60-point games than
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Shaquille O’Neal
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Tim Duncan
Bill Russell
Kevin Durant
combined. pic.twitter.com/WrHS0nvvXQ – 11:22 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Damian Lillard sets a new career high in the @adidas Basketball Dame 8 🎯 pic.twitter.com/x293vWjFA8 – 11:21 PM
Damian Lillard sets a new career high in the @adidas Basketball Dame 8 🎯 pic.twitter.com/x293vWjFA8 – 11:21 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
You can feel the air come out of the building whenever Dame passes the ball or anyone else takes a shot. – 11:21 PM
You can feel the air come out of the building whenever Dame passes the ball or anyone else takes a shot. – 11:21 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Only two games in NBA history in which a player recorded 60 pts, 10 FGs, 10 3FGs, 10 FTs.
Dame Lillard has both. Tonight and January 2020. – 11:21 PM
Only two games in NBA history in which a player recorded 60 pts, 10 FGs, 10 3FGs, 10 FTs.
Dame Lillard has both. Tonight and January 2020. – 11:21 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Damian Lillard was made for the play-in. We gotta find a way to get the Blazers to ninth so they get a home elimination game. – 11:21 PM
Damian Lillard was made for the play-in. We gotta find a way to get the Blazers to ninth so they get a home elimination game. – 11:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Damian Lillard set a new scoring career-high with 64 points against the Rockets. What a night for Dame
64 points
20-31 FG
12-18 3P
12-12 FT
Impressive! #RipCity – 11:21 PM
Damian Lillard set a new scoring career-high with 64 points against the Rockets. What a night for Dame
64 points
20-31 FG
12-18 3P
12-12 FT
Impressive! #RipCity – 11:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Career-high 64 points for Dame and counting!
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/CYKZGO0IAq – 11:20 PM
Career-high 64 points for Dame and counting!
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/CYKZGO0IAq – 11:20 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Damian Lillard has recorded multiple 60-point games in a season for the 2nd time in his career (had 3 in 2019-20).
Only other players to have 2+ 60-point games in multiple seasons in NBA history are:
Kobe Bryant (2005-06, 2006-07)
Wilt Chamberlain (5x) – 11:20 PM
Damian Lillard has recorded multiple 60-point games in a season for the 2nd time in his career (had 3 in 2019-20).
Only other players to have 2+ 60-point games in multiple seasons in NBA history are:
Kobe Bryant (2005-06, 2006-07)
Wilt Chamberlain (5x) – 11:20 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
Damian Lillard has set a Trail Blazers’ and career record with 64 points … and there is still 4:30 to play. He has made 20-of-31 shots, including 12-of-18 from 3. – 11:19 PM
Damian Lillard has set a Trail Blazers’ and career record with 64 points … and there is still 4:30 to play. He has made 20-of-31 shots, including 12-of-18 from 3. – 11:19 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Crazy that Dame is playing some of the best basketball of his career – 11:19 PM
Crazy that Dame is playing some of the best basketball of his career – 11:19 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Damian Lillard ties his career-high with 61 points, which he’s now scored three times – 11:17 PM
Damian Lillard ties his career-high with 61 points, which he’s now scored three times – 11:17 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame has tied his career high of 61. Still 5:48 left. 70 is absolutely on the table. – 11:17 PM
Dame has tied his career high of 61. Still 5:48 left. 70 is absolutely on the table. – 11:17 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
Damian Lillard has tied his career-high of 61 points tonight and there is 5:48 remaining. Portland leads Houston 118-103 – 11:17 PM
Damian Lillard has tied his career-high of 61 points tonight and there is 5:48 remaining. Portland leads Houston 118-103 – 11:17 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Sucks that Blazers are gonna be like 11th or whatever because these last ~two months of Dame have been as good as any we’ve seen. pic.twitter.com/QD2wFmbk7z – 11:16 PM
Sucks that Blazers are gonna be like 11th or whatever because these last ~two months of Dame have been as good as any we’ve seen. pic.twitter.com/QD2wFmbk7z – 11:16 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
BOBI!!
with the 𝙙𝙞𝙢𝙚 from Jae’Sean 👏 pic.twitter.com/QvmfIMFtBT – 11:09 PM
BOBI!!
with the 𝙙𝙞𝙢𝙚 from Jae’Sean 👏 pic.twitter.com/QvmfIMFtBT – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 15 or more 50-point games all-time:
Wilt
MJ
Kobe
Harden
Elgin
And now, Damian Lillard. pic.twitter.com/Z0dDLSZ6Nc – 11:05 PM
Players with 15 or more 50-point games all-time:
Wilt
MJ
Kobe
Harden
Elgin
And now, Damian Lillard. pic.twitter.com/Z0dDLSZ6Nc – 11:05 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Nas 4 McNuggets
@McDonalds | https://t.co/tzChvWB6P3 pic.twitter.com/vQ48zXauAf – 11:03 PM
Nas 4 McNuggets
@McDonalds | https://t.co/tzChvWB6P3 pic.twitter.com/vQ48zXauAf – 11:03 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets have outscored the Blazers 17-10 since the Eubanks flagrant – 11:03 PM
Rockets have outscored the Blazers 17-10 since the Eubanks flagrant – 11:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Trail Blazers up 14 heading to fourth. Rockets cut a 23-point lead to 12. That should be close enough, unless Blazers start the fourth with a significant run, to get Lillard more time. He has 50. – 11:02 PM
Trail Blazers up 14 heading to fourth. Rockets cut a 23-point lead to 12. That should be close enough, unless Blazers start the fourth with a significant run, to get Lillard more time. He has 50. – 11:02 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
4th quarter starts nowwwww
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/NN7SGFTQb5 – 11:01 PM
4th quarter starts nowwwww
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/NN7SGFTQb5 – 11:01 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
1⃣ left to play in Portland.
Rockets: 88
Blazers: 102
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/aGrb3QxSNm – 11:01 PM
1⃣ left to play in Portland.
Rockets: 88
Blazers: 102
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/aGrb3QxSNm – 11:01 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 102, Rockets 88: end of third quarter. 50 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds for @Damian Lillard. 11 points, 9 rebounds for @Nassir Little. 10 points, 4 rebounds for @Jerami Grant. – 11:00 PM
Blazers 102, Rockets 88: end of third quarter. 50 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds for @Damian Lillard. 11 points, 9 rebounds for @Nassir Little. 10 points, 4 rebounds for @Jerami Grant. – 11:00 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Damian Lillard has 50 points in the third quarter vs. Houston 😤
🏀 16-for-26 FG
🏀 9-for-15 3PT
🏀 5 assists
Lillard’s 2022-23 season high: 60 points vs. Utah… Will he beat that total? pic.twitter.com/RcqqGkpTbO – 10:57 PM
Damian Lillard has 50 points in the third quarter vs. Houston 😤
🏀 16-for-26 FG
🏀 9-for-15 3PT
🏀 5 assists
Lillard’s 2022-23 season high: 60 points vs. Utah… Will he beat that total? pic.twitter.com/RcqqGkpTbO – 10:57 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
Damian Lillard this season has played in 47 games
60 point games: 1
50 point games: 2
40 point games: 9
30 point games: 14 – 10:56 PM
Damian Lillard this season has played in 47 games
60 point games: 1
50 point games: 2
40 point games: 9
30 point games: 14 – 10:56 PM
Shaun Powell @Powell2daPeople
Dame is doing Dame things, what a superb scorer. Also the Rockets are horrible, and missing their starting backcourt. – 10:54 PM
Dame is doing Dame things, what a superb scorer. Also the Rockets are horrible, and missing their starting backcourt. – 10:54 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
LOGO LOB TO SHAE
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/zCRg98ydh1 – 10:49 PM
LOGO LOB TO SHAE
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/zCRg98ydh1 – 10:49 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Eubanks assessed a flagrant 1 on Sengun, which isn’t especially surprising, especially after the last few plays. – 10:47 PM
Eubanks assessed a flagrant 1 on Sengun, which isn’t especially surprising, especially after the last few plays. – 10:47 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
I wonder what the Venn diagram overlap is of people who want the Blazers to tank and people who want Dame to play the whole second half of a blowout against the worst team in the league so he can get a career high in points. – 10:46 PM
I wonder what the Venn diagram overlap is of people who want the Blazers to tank and people who want Dame to play the whole second half of a blowout against the worst team in the league so he can get a career high in points. – 10:46 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Of the guys on the floor it sure did look like only K.J. Martin reacted at Eubanks staring down and stepping over Sengun – 10:46 PM
Of the guys on the floor it sure did look like only K.J. Martin reacted at Eubanks staring down and stepping over Sengun – 10:46 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Rockets tried multiple ambitious behind-the-back passes on that possession. Resulted in a turnover. – 10:39 PM
Rockets tried multiple ambitious behind-the-back passes on that possession. Resulted in a turnover. – 10:39 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
If they’re not going to let Dame get a shot off in the second half might as well get Thybulle going. – 10:37 PM
If they’re not going to let Dame get a shot off in the second half might as well get Thybulle going. – 10:37 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
We just witnessed the most efficient half of basketball in the NBA this season.
See what happens in the second half on our Next Gen broadcast on @ROOTSPORTS_NW. pic.twitter.com/hSS3qTcmK1 – 10:35 PM
We just witnessed the most efficient half of basketball in the NBA this season.
See what happens in the second half on our Next Gen broadcast on @ROOTSPORTS_NW. pic.twitter.com/hSS3qTcmK1 – 10:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets are trying to get the ball out of Dame’s hands on pick and rolls and he’s carving them up. They are just bad, all there is to it – 10:35 PM
Rockets are trying to get the ball out of Dame’s hands on pick and rolls and he’s carving them up. They are just bad, all there is to it – 10:35 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Dame driving, kicking, making smart basketball plays to get his teammates open looks pic.twitter.com/bAe1WGfxjY – 10:34 PM
Dame driving, kicking, making smart basketball plays to get his teammates open looks pic.twitter.com/bAe1WGfxjY – 10:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Damian Lillard is leading the league in 40-point games (12) this season.
8 of those have been in the last 2 months. pic.twitter.com/5NxtSGeg5w – 10:26 PM
Damian Lillard is leading the league in 40-point games (12) this season.
8 of those have been in the last 2 months. pic.twitter.com/5NxtSGeg5w – 10:26 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Dame has 41 in the first half. If you need any further indictment on +/- as a stat, look at this boxscore. pic.twitter.com/hX8q5pnRw1 – 10:25 PM
Dame has 41 in the first half. If you need any further indictment on +/- as a stat, look at this boxscore. pic.twitter.com/hX8q5pnRw1 – 10:25 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
41 points in 19 minutes, wow! I guess the entire first half was Dame Time. – 10:24 PM
41 points in 19 minutes, wow! I guess the entire first half was Dame Time. – 10:24 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Damian Lillard with 41 points at halftime. Might see some history tonight in Portland. pic.twitter.com/pHH5BDRaTI – 10:24 PM
Damian Lillard with 41 points at halftime. Might see some history tonight in Portland. pic.twitter.com/pHH5BDRaTI – 10:24 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Dame Time against the #Rockets in the 1st half (POR up 73-58):
41 pts
5–8 on 2’s
8–11 on 3’s
7-7 FT
Lillard’s 41pts in a half are the T-3rd most scored in a half since 2014-15 season (D. Booker 51, D. Mitchell 42, K. Irving 41) – 10:21 PM
Dame Time against the #Rockets in the 1st half (POR up 73-58):
41 pts
5–8 on 2’s
8–11 on 3’s
7-7 FT
Lillard’s 41pts in a half are the T-3rd most scored in a half since 2014-15 season (D. Booker 51, D. Mitchell 42, K. Irving 41) – 10:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
How scorching hot is Damian Lillard? Of his 41 first-half points, he has twice as many 3s from 32 feet out or more (four) than the Rockets have made combined. – 10:20 PM
How scorching hot is Damian Lillard? Of his 41 first-half points, he has twice as many 3s from 32 feet out or more (four) than the Rockets have made combined. – 10:20 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame’s 41 is tied for third-most points in a half in NBA history. Devin Booker had 51 in the second half of his 70-point game in 2017. Donovan Mitchell had 42 in the second half (and OT) of his 71-point game last month. Kyrie Irving had 41 in the first half vs. Orlando last year. – 10:18 PM
Dame’s 41 is tied for third-most points in a half in NBA history. Devin Booker had 51 in the second half of his 70-point game in 2017. Donovan Mitchell had 42 in the second half (and OT) of his 71-point game last month. Kyrie Irving had 41 in the first half vs. Orlando last year. – 10:18 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Damian Lillard in 1st half:
41 points
8 3-pt FG
He is the 1st player with 40 points and 8 3-pointers in a single half since Kobe Bryant in 2003 against the Wizards. – 10:18 PM
Damian Lillard in 1st half:
41 points
8 3-pt FG
He is the 1st player with 40 points and 8 3-pointers in a single half since Kobe Bryant in 2003 against the Wizards. – 10:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
With an offensive rating of 100.9, the Wolves entered this game 27th in the NBA in clutch time offense — only better than Houston, San Antonio and (ironically) Golden State. – 10:17 PM
With an offensive rating of 100.9, the Wolves entered this game 27th in the NBA in clutch time offense — only better than Houston, San Antonio and (ironically) Golden State. – 10:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame at half:
41 PTS
13-19 FG
8-11 3P
The highest scoring half of the season by any player. pic.twitter.com/Ki469M8pKH – 10:16 PM
Dame at half:
41 PTS
13-19 FG
8-11 3P
The highest scoring half of the season by any player. pic.twitter.com/Ki469M8pKH – 10:16 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
Damian Lillard is on another heater: 41 points in the first half against Houston, which has included eight 3-pointers, four of them from 32-feet or longer. Blazers lead Rockets 73-58. – 10:16 PM
Damian Lillard is on another heater: 41 points in the first half against Houston, which has included eight 3-pointers, four of them from 32-feet or longer. Blazers lead Rockets 73-58. – 10:16 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Now a career-high 41 first half points for Damian Lillard.
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/mR6jQtCo4E – 10:15 PM
Now a career-high 41 first half points for Damian Lillard.
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/mR6jQtCo4E – 10:15 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Damian Lillard came from a different planet tonight.
Against the Rockets, he was in the zone in the 1st half.
41 points
13-19 FG
8-11 3P
Unguardable. #ripcity – 10:15 PM
Damian Lillard came from a different planet tonight.
Against the Rockets, he was in the zone in the 1st half.
41 points
13-19 FG
8-11 3P
Unguardable. #ripcity – 10:15 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 73, Rockets 58: halftime. 41 points on 13-19 shooting from the field and 8-11 shooting from three for @Damian Lillard. 10 points, 3 rebounds for @Jerami Grant. 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists for @Nassir Little. – 10:14 PM
Blazers 73, Rockets 58: halftime. 41 points on 13-19 shooting from the field and 8-11 shooting from three for @Damian Lillard. 10 points, 3 rebounds for @Jerami Grant. 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists for @Nassir Little. – 10:14 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
41 FIRST HALF POINTS FOR DAME
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/rPvYOAoAX7 – 10:13 PM
41 FIRST HALF POINTS FOR DAME
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/rPvYOAoAX7 – 10:13 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Again, you have to adjust for inflation because they’re playing the Houston Elite. Still quite impressive. – 10:13 PM
Again, you have to adjust for inflation because they’re playing the Houston Elite. Still quite impressive. – 10:13 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Hooooly shit. Dame has 39 points in the first half and counting.
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/bYOAVtdpVP – 10:13 PM
Hooooly shit. Dame has 39 points in the first half and counting.
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/bYOAVtdpVP – 10:13 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Bumpy path, but Klay Thompson has delivered two of his biggest performances of the season at a must-have time. Warriors beat the Rockets and Timberwolves without Curry/Wiggins/Draymond. Klay goes for 42 and 32 points. Warriors climb back to 31-30 and inch into the #7 seed. – 10:13 PM
Bumpy path, but Klay Thompson has delivered two of his biggest performances of the season at a must-have time. Warriors beat the Rockets and Timberwolves without Curry/Wiggins/Draymond. Klay goes for 42 and 32 points. Warriors climb back to 31-30 and inch into the #7 seed. – 10:13 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Literally nothing anyone on the Rockets roster can do with @Dame_Lillard tonight. – 10:13 PM
Literally nothing anyone on the Rockets roster can do with @Dame_Lillard tonight. – 10:13 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
yessir, rook!
@Tari Eason | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/loXDUifcVf – 10:03 PM
yessir, rook!
@Tari Eason | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/loXDUifcVf – 10:03 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Dame is on a different level right now (and has been for at least the last month) – 9:52 PM
Dame is on a different level right now (and has been for at least the last month) – 9:52 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
ooo. oooop. ahhhhHh
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/b1VqKPaxaU – 9:48 PM
ooo. oooop. ahhhhHh
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/b1VqKPaxaU – 9:48 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
down in Portland!
Rockets: 31
Blazers: 32
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6UDsCY2OTi – 9:42 PM
down in Portland!Rockets: 31
Blazers: 32
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6UDsCY2OTi – 9:42 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
KJ YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO DO IT TO ‘EM 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/v4WKDsfKRF – 9:41 PM
KJ YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO DO IT TO ‘EM 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/v4WKDsfKRF – 9:41 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 32, Rockets 31: end of first quarter. 16 points, 3 rebounds for @Dame_Lillard. 8 points, 1 rebound for @JeramiGrant. POR shooting 50 percent, HOU shooting 46 percent. – 9:40 PM
Blazers 32, Rockets 31: end of first quarter. 16 points, 3 rebounds for @Dame_Lillard. 8 points, 1 rebound for @JeramiGrant. POR shooting 50 percent, HOU shooting 46 percent. – 9:40 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Alpi with the clean up! 👏
@Alperen Sengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/j4NT82SCns – 9:40 PM
Alpi with the clean up! 👏
@Alperen Sengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/j4NT82SCns – 9:40 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
I hope everyone trusts someone in their life as Stephen Silas trusts Daishen Nix. – 9:37 PM
I hope everyone trusts someone in their life as Stephen Silas trusts Daishen Nix. – 9:37 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
Blazers allowing dunks and layups but their offense will win the game for them, anyway – 9:33 PM
Blazers allowing dunks and layups but their offense will win the game for them, anyway – 9:33 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
a bucket. anytime, anywhere
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/cfSEdN5828 – 9:31 PM
a bucket. anytime, anywhere
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/cfSEdN5828 – 9:31 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
starting off hot ③
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/3SBhXvQXbM – 9:27 PM
starting off hot ③
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/3SBhXvQXbM – 9:27 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
DREW 🖐
DREW 💥
DREW 😤
DREW 👀
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/gPP3AT81MI – 9:26 PM
DREW 🖐
DREW 💥
DREW 😤
DREW 👀
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/gPP3AT81MI – 9:26 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Final: Kings 124, Thunder 115
Fun game despite Sacramento leading wire-to-wire.
This is OKC’s first three-game skid since losing five straight in mid December. Thunder (28-32) will slip to 13th in the West if Portland beats Houston tonight. – 9:26 PM
Final: Kings 124, Thunder 115
Fun game despite Sacramento leading wire-to-wire.
This is OKC’s first three-game skid since losing five straight in mid December. Thunder (28-32) will slip to 13th in the West if Portland beats Houston tonight. – 9:26 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
JT got all the 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦!
@Jae’Sean Tate | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/kkoVNRxHFC – 9:25 PM
JT got all the 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦!
@Jae’Sean Tate | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/kkoVNRxHFC – 9:25 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame could be on pace for another 60 although playing the Rockets gives you a 20% inflation rate. – 9:25 PM
Dame could be on pace for another 60 although playing the Rockets gives you a 20% inflation rate. – 9:25 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Alpi getting us started!
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/ZX3yidYKzy – 9:20 PM
Alpi getting us started!
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/ZX3yidYKzy – 9:20 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Joe Cronin congratulating Dame for his 3-point contest win in Salt Lake City pic.twitter.com/LQxE8veODU – 9:04 PM
Joe Cronin congratulating Dame for his 3-point contest win in Salt Lake City pic.twitter.com/LQxE8veODU – 9:04 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets starters at Blazers: Washington, Tate, Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun
Blazers starters: Lillard, Thybulle, Reddish, Grant, Eubanks
Silas said before the game he thinks both Porter (foot) & Green (groin) will be able to play at some point on homestand (games on Tues & Wed) – 9:00 PM
#Rockets starters at Blazers: Washington, Tate, Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun
Blazers starters: Lillard, Thybulle, Reddish, Grant, Eubanks
Silas said before the game he thinks both Porter (foot) & Green (groin) will be able to play at some point on homestand (games on Tues & Wed) – 9:00 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starters tonight:
PG – TyTy Washington
SG – Jae’Sean Tate
SF – KJ Martin
PF – Jabari Smith Jr.
C – Alperen Sengun – 8:32 PM
#Rockets starters tonight:
PG – TyTy Washington
SG – Jae’Sean Tate
SF – KJ Martin
PF – Jabari Smith Jr.
C – Alperen Sengun – 8:32 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Houston Rockets
6:00PM PT
📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/b2C0C5UPGu – 8:29 PM
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Houston Rockets
6:00PM PT📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/b2C0C5UPGu – 8:29 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Chauncey Billups says he’s seen a “renewed energy” in Cam Reddish and praises the extra work he’s put in to get up to speed since the trade. – 7:23 PM
Chauncey Billups says he’s seen a “renewed energy” in Cam Reddish and praises the extra work he’s put in to get up to speed since the trade. – 7:23 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Chauncey Billups says Matisse Thybulle and Cam Reddish will once again start at 2 and 3. Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant are back in the lineup. – 7:18 PM
Chauncey Billups says Matisse Thybulle and Cam Reddish will once again start at 2 and 3. Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant are back in the lineup. – 7:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — How Rockets are adjusting without Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. ift.tt/sw4oICn – 6:18 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — How Rockets are adjusting without Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. ift.tt/sw4oICn – 6:18 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will score first in the 2nd half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:24 PM
Which team will score first in the 2nd half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:24 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Ready for some Sunday night hoops!
8:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/a7khAxaQky – 5:00 PM
Ready for some Sunday night hoops!
8:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/a7khAxaQky – 5:00 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
It’s HBCU to the Pros Night, #RipCity pic.twitter.com/CE0gRQmeY6 – 4:33 PM
It’s HBCU to the Pros Night, #RipCity pic.twitter.com/CE0gRQmeY6 – 4:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
There are shades of LAL’s Feb. 13 loss at Portland, when they gave up 17 1st half 3’s, and couldn’t hang in.
Dallas is now 9 for 15 from 3, with B2B tough, contested makes from Hardaway Jr. making it a 38-18 deficit. – 4:21 PM
There are shades of LAL’s Feb. 13 loss at Portland, when they gave up 17 1st half 3’s, and couldn’t hang in.
Dallas is now 9 for 15 from 3, with B2B tough, contested makes from Hardaway Jr. making it a 38-18 deficit. – 4:21 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
On the way to a fiery 42-point performance in a shorthanded win for the Warriors, Klay Thompson drilled 12 triples over the Rockets on Friday night. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 4:00 PM
On the way to a fiery 42-point performance in a shorthanded win for the Warriors, Klay Thompson drilled 12 triples over the Rockets on Friday night. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 4:00 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Another suitor has entered the mix to buy the Washington Commanders.
Rockets team owner Tilman Fertitta has reportedly submitted a bid to purchase the NFL team 👀
yhoo.it/3EF09Dd pic.twitter.com/zvQBEk1DZh – 3:59 PM
Another suitor has entered the mix to buy the Washington Commanders.
Rockets team owner Tilman Fertitta has reportedly submitted a bid to purchase the NFL team 👀
yhoo.it/3EF09Dd pic.twitter.com/zvQBEk1DZh – 3:59 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Another suitor has entered the mix to buy the Washington Commander.
Rockets team owner Tilman Fertitta has reportedly submitted a bid to purchase the NFL team 👀
yhoo.it/3EF09Dd pic.twitter.com/JWz8KzzrT4 – 3:30 PM
Another suitor has entered the mix to buy the Washington Commander.
Rockets team owner Tilman Fertitta has reportedly submitted a bid to purchase the NFL team 👀
yhoo.it/3EF09Dd pic.twitter.com/JWz8KzzrT4 – 3:30 PM
Greg Brown @gb3elite
Hope to see you there! Either way please share via text and social media (tag your friends) I really need your support
Thank you in Advance. pic.twitter.com/zCLf7nkLXO – 3:11 PM
Hope to see you there! Either way please share via text and social media (tag your friends) I really need your support
Thank you in Advance. pic.twitter.com/zCLf7nkLXO – 3:11 PM