Chandler Parsons doesn't even really get screened. I mean, the screeners are there. But Lillard just ditches him to go near-side and get the ball. He gets it up before Parsons can really challenge hard. So simple, yet so great.
He got the shot away, and in doing so reminded the Rockets what the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Pelicans and so many other teams have found out over the past two seasons: you don't want to give Damian Lillard one last shot
A generation of fans has been waiting for the Trail Blazers to advance past the first round of the NBA Playoffs. With one buzzer beater, Damian Lillard ensured it'd happen in dramatic fashion.
The Houston Rockets appeared destined for a Game 7 after scoring with 0.9 seconds remaining in Game 6 — but that was enough time for Damian Lillard. The Blazers guard hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 99-98 win
This Vine is awesome. It's a court-level view of Damian Lillard curling around a screen, clapping for the ball, and sinking the game-winning buzzer-beater from behind the arc against Houston last night. Everything about it is