Lillard exploded.

The Portland Trail Blazers won 134-124 in the 2022-2023 NBA regular season Utah Jazz match held at the Portland Moda Center on the 26th (Korean time).

It was an important game for Portland. If he catches Utah, he will be able to prepare a stepping stone to jump into the middle ranks. Portland heart and ace Damian Lillard was acutely aware of this fact.

Lillard played nearly 40 minutes that day, recording 60 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. The field goal success rate and 3-point shot success rate were 72.4% (21/29) and 60.0% (9/15), respectively, showing off outstanding efficiency. He also made 9 of 10 free throws. 메이저놀이터

Lillard, who scored 9 points in the first quarter, started blowing fire in the second quarter. He bombarded Portland with 17 points, including five 3-pointers, in the second quarter alone, leading Portland to come back.

Lillard riding the rhythm was unstoppable. In the third quarter, Lillard, who raised the gear further, scored 24 points by attacking both inside and outside. At the end of the 4th quarter, they scored 8 points in a row and virtually decided the game.

It was Lillard’s fourth 60+ point game of the regular season. Being on par with Michael Jordan and James Harden. In addition, Lillard, who added nine 3-pointers, surpassed Vince Carter and rose to sixth place in all-time 3-pointers.

In an interview after the game, Lillard said, “I feel good. I’ve lost many times after performing like this. That’s why today’s victory is more meaningful. Winning a victory is the most important thing.”

With the victory, Portland recorded a 23-25 ​​record. Ranked 12th in the Western Conference. However, it is only 2.5 games behind the fourth-place New Orleans Pelicans.

It remains to be seen if Portland, with the awakened Lillard, can continue its upward trend against the Toronto Raptors on the 27th.