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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, hits a basket over Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

Lillard sets Blazers franchise record with 71 points in win over Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, hits a basket over Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

February 26, 2023, 8:59pm Blazers

Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Keon Johnson drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

Fox, Sabonis help Kings rout short-handed Blazers 133-116

Portland Trail Blazers guard Keon Johnson drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

February 23, 2023, 9:44pm Blazers

De’Aaron Fox scored 31 points, Domantas Sabonis had his seventh triple-double of the season and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 133-116 on Thursday night. Read story

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan watches the game from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Atlanta.

Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan watches the game from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Atlanta.

February 21, 2023, 4:17pm National Sports

The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. Read story

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after winning the three-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Lillard takes home the 3-point title at All-Star Saturday

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after winning the three-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

February 18, 2023, 7:12pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard won the 3-point contest at the NBA’s All-Star Saturday, topping Indiana teammates Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton in the final round. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright, left, and forward Deni Avdija, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Kuzma returns from injury and Wizards top Blazers 126-101

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright, left, and forward Deni Avdija, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

February 14, 2023, 10:06pm Blazers

Kyle Kuzma returned from an ankle sprain and scored 33 points, making six 3-pointers, to lead the Washington Wizards to a 126-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, shoots a 3-point basket over Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews, left, and center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

Lillard, Simons to compete in 3-point contest on NBA All-Star Saturday night

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, shoots a 3-point basket over Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews, left, and center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

February 14, 2023, 5:58pm Blazers

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is teaming up with his brothers once again on All-Star Saturday. Portland’s Damian Lillard is taking a third shot at the 3-point title, Indiana’s Buddy Hield will aim to win that one again and Philadelphia’s Mac McClung now can be a slam-dunk champion at the NBA and… Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and guard Dennis Schroder, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.

Blazers hit 23 3-pointers, beat LeBron-less Lakers 127-115

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and guard Dennis Schroder, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.

February 13, 2023, 10:00pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

Thunder rally in fourth quarter to top Blazers 138-129

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

February 10, 2023, 10:14pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 44 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 138-129 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II wears a towel over his head during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Chicago.

Blazers say they were confident Payton II was healthy

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II wears a towel over his head during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Chicago.

February 10, 2023, 6:45pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin said Friday the team was confident Gary Payton II was healthy before agreeing to trade him to Golden State in a four-team deal that could be at risk. Read story

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

Gary Payton II traded by Blazers back to Warriors in 3-team deal

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

February 9, 2023, 3:56pm Blazers

A day after leading Portland past his former Golden State team, Gary Payton II is rejoining the defending champion Warriors as part of a three-team trade by the Blazers on Thursday. Read story