In a crazy playoff atmosphere, the Blazers were too much for OKC, winning 111-98 (Box score). Portland now leads the best-of-four NBA Playoffs series 3-1, and have a chance to finish it Tuesday night at Moda Center. Let’s recap the basics.
Another wild third quarter for Damian. Lillard trudged through a cold-shooting first half, but recently, third quarter has been Lillard Time. He lit up OKC, putting Portland into a lead they would never relinquish.
Russ and Paul struggle again. After some early hot shooting, Westbrook and George had trouble finding the hoop for the rest of the night.