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Getty Damian Lillard?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1421057232068NBA/Portland Trail Blazers(LOS ANGELES, Ca.) — Damian Lillard took over the fourth quarter against the Lakers to lead the Portland Trailblazers to a 106-94 victory.

Lillard dropped 17 of his 34 points in the last 8:16 of the game Sunday night, taking the Trailblazers to their 30th victory of the season.

“It’s a great accomplishment to have 30 wins in 38 games,” Lillard said. “We’ve just got to keep the same mentality that we’ve had and always remember that we are an elite team. And we’ve got to keep proving that every night and stay locked in.”

The Lakers defense was attacked by Lillard all game. He consistently found open teammates to knock down shots, broke open on the baseline to slam home the ball and drove the lane soaring over defenders like a bird over a forest. 

“We played them really tough, and then Damien kind of takes over,” Lakers head coach Byron Scott said. “We tried to pressure him, we tried to trap him at times, but he just made some great shots. He’s just a heck of a player.”

Among his many highlights on the night, none was more impressive for Lillard than when he jumped over Jordan Hill and Ed Davis, who both stand at 6’10.”

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