Lillard's 3rd 60-point game this season for the Blazers was a dominant display.
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A late 3-pointer that bounced off the rim, suspended into the air and somehow found itself going through the basket was the shot that gave Damian Lillard his 61st point that vaulted the Blazers to a 134-131 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
"Put some respect on my f****ing name", he proclaimed numerous times as teammates and coaches congratulated him.
This moment also showcased a player who understood the importance of the victory as it granted them complete possession of the Western Conference's 8th and final seed with one more game to go before the playoffs begin.
Lillard joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only two players with three 60-point games in one season.
The Blazers are 5-2 in the NBA restart bubble and as his backcourt partner CJ McCollum is dealing with a lower back fracture, they will get one day of rest before taking on Brooklyn in the finale.
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