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Carmelo Anthony Threes, 30 From Lillard Overcome Sixers

In a Thursday-night game that secured a surprising season sweep, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 118-114. Damian Lillard was the leading scorer for Portland with 30 points, 19 of those coming in the first quarter. Carmelo Anthony was the hero in this one, however, scoring 24 points with 17 of them coming in final quarter. Gary Trent Jr. also added 19 points.

The Sixers had their fair share of high-scorers also. Joel Embiid had 35 points while Ben Simmons had a near triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.