Damian Lillard had been in this situation many times before. With 43.1 seconds remaining and the Trail Blazers up, 132-129, his teammates wanted the ball in his hands. It was Dame Time. It was the type of moment he lives…
Damian Lillard reflected on his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon after sealing a 136-129 victory for the Portland Trail Blazers over the Los Angeles Lakers. Lillard missed the entire previous season after sustaining the injury with the Milwaukee Bucks in April 2025. Following his release by Milwaukee, Lillard re-signed as a free agent with Portland, expressing complete confidence that he would return to top form.
Through three games, the 36-year-old guard is averaging 21.7 points per game and shooting a career-high 42.9% from 3-point range for the unbeaten Trail Blazers. Portland’s revamped lineup also features Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday, and Deni Avdija as Lillard pursues his first NBA championship.
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