The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a thrilling 134-127 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, thanks in large part to an incredible performance from All-Star guard Damian Lillard. Lillard scored 38 points, including a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime, and added 11 assists and seven rebounds to help the Blazers secure the win.
The game was tight throughout, with the Blazers leading by as many as nine points in the first half before the Nets rallied to take a two-point lead into the fourth quarter. The Nets held a slim lead for much of the fourth quarter, but Lillard’s heroics kept Portland in the game. With the Blazers trailing by two points in the final seconds of regulation, Lillard calmly stepped up and drained a three-pointer to tie the game at 117 and force overtime.
In the extra period, it was all Blazers. Lillard scored seven points in overtime, including a pair of free throws with just over a minute remaining that put Portland ahead for good. He also had a key assist to CJ McCollum late in the period that sealed the win for the Blazers.
The victory was a huge one for Portland, as it moved them into a tie for fifth place in the Western Conference standings. The Blazers have now won four of their last five games, and they will look to keep their momentum going when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.
Lillard’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he showed why he is one of the best players in the league. His 38 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds were all game-highs, and he made big plays when his team needed them most. It was an incredible performance from Lillard, and it helped propel the Blazers to a thrilling overtime victory over the Nets.
