Since the day Damian Lillard was drafted and officially signed his contract back on July 11, 2012, there probably hasn’t been this much excitement for a Portland Trail Blazers game in which the superstar didn’t play. That’s the Carmelo Anthony effect, folks.
Unfortunately, Melo wouldn’t get all that warm of a welcome as they dropped the game to the New Orleans Pelicans 104-115. Once Lillard returns to the court, let’s hope we see a much improved performance on the Trail Blazers’ behalf.
Here are player grades from last night’s action.