Mar 4, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0), guard CJ McCollum (3) and forward Carmelo Anthony (00) during the singing of the national anthem before a game against the Washington Wizards at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Damian Lillard put the city on his back to secure a playoff spot for the Portland Trail Blazers. Led by Lillard’s 31.8 points and 6.8 assists per game, the Blazers wrapped up the last week of the regular season going 3-1, including a playoff clinching showdown against their upcoming first-round opponent, the Denver Nuggets.