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Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum and Carmelo Anthony all came up big for the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference play-in. Next up: The Los Angeles Lakers | NBA on ESPN

⌚ Dame SHINES in POR Home Victory! ⌚ The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New York Knicks, 116-113. Damian Lillard led the way for Portland with 39 PTS, 5 REB and 8 AST, while Carmelo Anthony added 12 PTS, 4 REB and 2 BLK. Immanuel Quickley tallied a career-high 31 PTS (21 PTS in the 4th quarter) for the Knicks, while Julius Randle contributed 25 PTS and 7 REB. Next Games: Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers - Jan. 25 at 10pm/et on NBA League Pass New York Knicks at Utah Jazz – Ja