Damian Lillard tops Trail Blazers' single-game scoring record

Damian Lillard tops Trail Blazers’ single-game scoring record: Who are the others?

By Ryan Gaskin | Jan 21, 2020

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 20: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers does a post-game interview after a new career high 61 points against the Golden State Warriors on January 20, 2020 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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4. Damon Stoudamire

The 14-20 Trail Blazers were in New Orleans to face the then Hornets, who were a measly 4-30.

The Blazers were missing key players for this game, as Zach Randolph, Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Darius Miles were all absent, but that didn’t slow down ‘Mighty Mouse’ Damon Stoudamire.

Stoudamire, in his 12th season in the league, went for a career high 54 points, and scored over half of Portland’s points in what turned into an ugly loss to the Hornets, who finished that year just 18-64.

This stat-line always makes me laugh though; despite the points, there’s really not a lot going on. Stoudamire had 54 and hit 8 three’s- an unbelievable game. But he also tallied 1 assist, 1 steal and, well that’s it. The only other category in his box score which wasn’t a 0 were his personal fouls!

Despite the loss though, this remains an all-time game for the Portland Trail Blazers. Stoudamire was beautiful watch — Isaiah Thomas today plays just like him, he could shoot the three well and was crafty when driving to the rim. Simply put, a professional scorer.