NBA 2018-19 Hits and Flops: Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers

HIT: Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)

Portland Trail Blazers have always had Lillard watching their back

Lillard has been superb all season for the Blazers. He has been their franchise player and has performed at an exceptional level. He has averaged 26.3 points per game, along with 6.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game as well and it was no different against the Warriors last night.

He stepped up whenever his team needed him, scoring 29 points in 32 minutes, making 60% of his shots as well. He made a team high 6 out of 8 3 point attempts and was superb. He was an elite facilitator as well, dishing out 8 assists and grabbing 3 rebounds as well. He was definitely the best player on the court and it showed, with the Blazers grabbing a big win last night.

MISS: Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors)

Klay Thompson was probably the worst player on the court all night long. He has been having his ups and downs all season long, but was playing well of late. But it was a really bad game for Klay last night, scoring just 9 points.

He shot 2-16 from the field, an abysmal 12.5% from the field. He tried becoming a playmaker for the team, dishing out 8 assists and grabbing 4 rebounds as well. He was not comfortable at all in the 32 minutes on the floor and he will look to bounce back in the next game after the All Star break.