Damian Lillard Reacts To Blazers Barely Claiming Eighth Seed

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Damian Lillard had another incredible performance last night.

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers had a tough task at hand last night as they needed to defeat the Brooklyn Nets in order to take the eighth seed and guarantee themselves a play-in game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Had they lost, the spot would have gone to the Phoenix Suns who went 8-0 during the seeding games. 

Despite the Nets being depleted in terms of personnel, they put up an incredible fight which made it extremely hard on the Blazers. However, Lillard managed to score 42 points in a 134-133 victory. It was a win that went all the way down to the wire, and it showed just how clutch Lillard can be, especially with the Blazers down for the majority of the second half.

While speaking to The Athletic after the game, Lillard commented on how he felt when Caris LeVert missed the game-winning shot for the Nets down the stretch. Ultimately, his reaction was both short and sweet. "Shit, I was tired."

Damian Lillard Reacts To Blazers Barely Claiming Eighth Seed
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Now, the Blazers will have to face the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in round. For those who don't know, the rules are simple. As the eighth seed, the Blazers just need to win one game to advance. However, if the Grizzlies win two in a row, they will be playoff-bound. 

With this in mind, both teams will have to be at the top of their games if they want to advance and play the Lakers.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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