Damian Lillard's 39 points not enough for Trail Blazers in Game 1
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard scored a game-high 39 points (12-of-21 field goals, 11-of-13 free throws) with 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 4 3-pointers, and 6 turnovers in 42.6 minutes of a 121-113 Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
What It Means:
Lillard got his, per usual, but only three other Trail Blazers finished in double-digits and the team committed an ugly 18 turnovers. He's scored at least 30 points in four of six games this postseason. Game 2 will be played in Denver on Wednesday.
Dame scored 48.6 FanDuel points in Game 1.
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