Damian Lillard scores for the first time in his career to be eliminated after a futile 39-point performance against the Pelicans

Just days after Damian Lillard dropped his old 43-point record against the Hornets, the 6-foot-2 keeper returned to form once again when the Trail Blazers took on the Pelicans in New Orleans.

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He has scored 39 points, tied for his second-highest title of the season, with 13/24 shots from the field, including 6/11 from outside the arc as he continues his hot streak. his recent red.

However, the game’s high control rate wasn’t enough to lead the flawed Portland team to victory. With six minutes to go, the Trail Blazers were in touchdown as they were just two (93-91) ahead.

Despite being so close, they have no answer for the Pelicans June 19 runs to the end game with Nickeil Alexander-Walker scoring seven of 18 points in his fourth quarter as part of the run.

Meanwhile, Lillard, who is known for being a late takeover with “Dame Time” has only picked up two points in the final six minutes and looks frustrated with the official action. He picked up both of his techniques in the span of the final two minutes of the game, eventually leading to the first elimination of his career.

Coming into this competition, the six-time All-Star received 29 techies in his career but was never called up for two in the same game, which would have resulted in elimination.

It was the 708th regular match of Lillard’s career. His 707-game tally, over his 10+ seasons, isn’t the most in NBA history but it’s still a significant number.