For most teams, a 17-point deficit with six minutes remaining means it’s time to throw on the jumpsuits and look ahead on the schedule. Fortunately for the Portland Trail Blazers, most teams don’t have a Damian Lillard. Anchored by a 50-point, 10-assist masterpiece from their superstar, Portland clawed back from the deepest of depths to break the New Orleans Pelicans’ hearts, stealing a gritty home win in the process.
If you missed the quarter-by-quarter recap of this topsy-turvy outing, see Dave Deckard’s Instant Recap for the lowdown.
The Blazers’ improbable win moved them to 23-16, and back into a two-way tie with Denver for the No.