Lillard scores NBA-best 60 points to lead Portland to win over Utah

New York - Damian Lillard gave Portland a 134-124 victory over Utah by becoming the third basketball player in this NBA season to surpass the 60-point threshold. The 32-year-old American point guard's performance, in which he scored twice as many points, was his third best of his career.

Golden State, the defending champions, defeated Memphis 122-120 thanks to a last-second field goal by Jordan Poole. On the other hand, Denver struggled, falling to Milwaukee 99:107 in the absence of Nikola Jokic, who had a minor injury, and failing to take advantage of the chance to overtake Boston, the opposition's leader.

In terms of scoring this season, Lillard is tied for second place with 71 points scored by Donovan Mitchell. luka doni put up 60 points as well, but he also required overtime.

Lillard accomplished it in regular time while also grabbing 8 assists and 7 rebounds. With nine three-pointers made, he surpassed vince carter to move into seventh place all-time among three-point shooters (2,292 to 2,292) after making a total of nine threes.

Having lost by 12 points in the first quarter, Portland didn't have a good start. However, he scored 47 points and turned the score around in the second ten-minute period.

Lillard led Portland to victory in the third period by scoring 20 points straight for the team. He made 21 of 29 field goals overall and 9 of 10 attempts at the free throw line.

However, this time I'd say it was fairly simple. Scoring 60 points is always something special. I performed as I was required to.

According to Lillard, who became just the fifth player since Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, James Harden, and Michael Jordan to have four or more games of at least 60 points, "I was aggressive in attack because we needed to win, but I didn't feel special or like I would have the hot hand; I just played what I had.". The game between Memphis and Golden State was extremely competitive, and the lead changed eighteen times between the two teams.

With six minutes remaining, the Grizzlies had a ten-point lead despite playing without their starting center Steven Adams, but Stephen Curry quickly made up the difference by scoring ten of his 34 points. Curry, however, was forced to leave the game with 75 seconds remaining after throwing a mouthguard into the crowd and Golden State was forced to continue.

With six seconds left, Brandon Clarke managed to tie the score once more after Ja Morant had given Memphis the lead. Klay Thompson's three-pointer had then restored Memphis' lead. Then, after Thompson's shot went wide, it appeared that the game would go into overtime, but the Warriors still managed to get the ball, shoot from underneath the hoop, and Poole eventually won it by escaping and slipping under the hoop.

He scored a total of 21 points and distributed 7 assists. Without Jamal Murray and Jokic, who has a sore muscle, Denver played the first few minutes in Milwaukee.

The other players, led by Aaron Gordon and his 26 points, gave it their best shot, but it was Janis Adetokunbo's 33 points and 14 rebounds that helped Milwaukee finally secure the victory. Boston continues to lead the league with one victory over Denver.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Celtics, who defeated Brooklyn 137:133, were closely followed by third-place Milwaukee and second-place Philadelphia. Of both teams, substitutes scored the most goals.

Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers in scoring with 27 points, and Seth Curry's 32 points were ineffective for Brooklyn. Joel Embiid struggled in Philadelphia, making only 6 of his 18 shots, but he did add 13 free throws and end up scoring 26 points.

137:132 was the final score in Atlanta's victory over Oklahoma City. Trae Young scored 33 points and dished out 11 assists.

Vt Krej, a Czech international, did not take the field against his old team; he merely sat on Atlanta's bench. NBA: Sacramento - Toronto 95:113, Golden State - Memphis 122:120, Houston - Washington 103:108, LA Lakers - San Antonio 113:104, Milwaukee - Denver 107:99, New Orleans - Minnesota 102:111, Oklahoma City - Atlanta 132:137, Orlando - Indiana 126:120, Philadelphia - Brooklyn 137:133, Portland - Utah 134:124.

NBA Basketball Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 137:133, Portland defeated Utah 134:124, and Sacramento defeated Toronto 95:113. Standings for the Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division, Central Division, Southeast Division, Southwest Division, and Pacific Division are as follows. NBA Basketball Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 137:133, Portland defeated Utah 134:124, and Sacramento defeated Toronto 95:113. Standings for the Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division, Central Division, Southeast Division, Southwest Division, and Pacific Division are as follows.

NBA Basketball standings by division: Eastern Conference: Atlantic Division; Central Division; Southeast Division; Western Conference: Southwest Division; Northwest Division; Pacific Division.

Then, after Thompson's shot went wide, it appeared that the game would go into overtime, but the Warriors still managed to get the ball, shoot from underneath the hoop, and Poole eventually won it by escaping and slipping under the hoop.