Wolves-Portland game recap

January 25, 2018 at 6:50AM

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Damian Lillard, Portland

He celebrated his third All-Star Game berth by scoring 31 points — all in the first three quarters before sitting out most of the fourth.

By the NUMBERS

43 Points by the Blazers in the third quarter, opening up a 97-84 lead.

51 Points on three-pointers for the Blazers (17-for-31) compared to 18 for the Wolves (6-for-16).

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