Trail Blazers star held previous record of 60 pointsBoston Celtics inflict heavy defeat on LA LakersDamian Lillard set a franchise record with 61 points, including a career-best 11 three-pointers, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the equally depleted Golden State Warriors 129-124 in overtime on Monday night.
Lillard’s previous career high was 60 points earlier this season against Brooklyn. His 11 3-pointers were also a team record. “I guess if somebody’s going to beat my record, it’s good to be me,” Lillard said after the game.