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NBA Twitter erupts for Damian Lillard's historic night

The Houston Rockets didn't have an answer for Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131-114 win.

Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points and 13 3-pointers.

As evidenced by LeBron James' tweet, it was simply Dame Time on Sunday night.

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— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 27, 2023

Lillard is the eighth player with 70 points in a game in NBA history, joining Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, who also scored 71, as the second this season.