Trail Blazers Power Rankings: Playoffs Edition

Trail Blazers Player Power Rankings: Playoffs Edition

Apr 29, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) hugs guard CJ McCollum (3) after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 9, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a basket over Golden State Warriors in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Damian Lillard

Playoff Stats: 26.5 PPG / 6.3 APG / 4.3 RPG

Lillard was matched up against two of the most stifling point guards in the league, staring down Chris Paul and Stephen Curry for most of the postseason. Oh, and while Curry sat out, he had to battle with the 6’7” Shaun Livingston. For the most part, Lillard responded quite well. His 26.5 PPG were by far the most on the team and ranks fourth for all players in the playoffs so far; behind just Kevin Durant, Paul George, and James Harden.

While there is no doubting that Portland wouldn’t have even made it past the Clippers without Lillard’s efforts, he shot the ball poorly in almost every game. Perhaps it was the 40 minutes a game, but his 36% clip was far inferior to his regular season average of 42%. As the Trail Blazers get more and more acclimated with the rigors of the postseason, Lillard’s numbers and results should continue to climb.

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