The Portland Trail Blazers have officially completed the Western Conference play-in matchup and will face the Memphis Grizzlies in a battle for the final NBA Playoffs spot. The winner advances to play the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the postseason.
The Trail Blazers secured the No. 8 seed with a thrilling 134-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday thanks to another outstanding showing from Damian Lillard. The five-time All-Star, who is averaging 37.6 points per game in the Orlando bubble, did not crack under the pressure of potential elimination and finished with 42 points and 12 assists.