On Sunday, Damian Lillard scored 41 factors, whereas Nassir Little sank an important 3-pointer with 35.2 seconds remaining to guide the Portland Path Blazers to a 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic. It was Lillard’s 14th time reaching 40 factors this season, and he additionally had 9 rebounds and 6 assists within the sport. Little’s late three helped snap a three-game dropping skid for the Path Blazers and actual some revenge after their loss to the Magic in January.
Jerami Grant contributed 20 factors, seven assists, and 6 rebounds, whereas Cam Reddish scored 16 factors for the Path Blazers. In the meantime, Paolo Banchero shone for the Magic, making all seven of his pictures within the first half and ending with 26 factors for the sport. Franz Wagner had 24 factors, and Moritz Wagner, Markelle Fultz, and Jalen Suggs every added 15 factors for the Magic.
The sport was a intently contested affair, with Fultz’s layup tying the scores at 113-113 with lower than a minute to go. Nonetheless, Little’s clutch three on the following possession gave Portland the lead for good. Each groups made a number of free throws earlier than Banchero’s pair with 6.2 seconds to go. Lillard then sealed the victory with two free throws, and Banchero’s determined heave on the buzzer was off the mark.
Regardless of the absence of Wendell Carter Jr. as a result of a left hip damage, the Magic saved tempo with Portland for many of the sport. Orlando has alternated wins and losses of their final 12 video games. Anfernee Simons missed the sport for Portland with a proper ankle damage.