Damian Lillard’s stellar start to the 2019 NBA Playoffs has placed himself and the Trail Blazers firmly in the spotlight. Lillard sent the Thunder packing after completing a 50-point outing with a heroic 37-foot three-pointer at the end of regulation in Game 5. Along with that big night, Portland’s leading man averaged 33 points per game in the first round series against Oklahoma City.
Due to his exploits in the opening round, CBS Sports’ Colin Ward-Henninger listed Lillard’s breakout as the most jaw-dropping thing that has occurred in 2019 NBA Playoffs.