#1 Damian Lillard's third quarter heroics
Stat line: 33 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists and a block on 45.8 % shooting
Damian Lillard's show continues in the NBA as the 28-year-old keeps posting big numbers on regular basis. After scoring 19 points in the loss against the Utah Jazz, Lillard was back to his usual self as he scored 33 points on 11-for-24 shooting to lead the Blazers home in overtime.
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Lillard started the game hot and scored 9 points in the first quarter before following it up with 6 points in the second quarter to tally 15 points at halftime. He went off in the third quarter and had 12 points but the Mavericks clinched the quarter, 27-25.
He made some key plays in the overtime and led the Blazers to a three-point victory. The point guard is currently averaging career-high in points with 27.1 ppg this season.
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