Live broadcast, December 13 -nba regular season, the Blazers took the Timberwolves lightly at home. After the game, the Blazers coach Billups was interviewed.
Speaking of not letting Lillard play in the last quarter, Billups said: “If Lillard is 5 points short of the highest score in his career, then I may let him play. The competition is very difficult. Sometimes you will be on the positive side. Sometimes you will fall behind. You must respect your opponent.
“Lillard will have many games like this in the future. He is in a hot state now. It is very interesting to see him perform like this, but he also needs to rest.” Billups said.
In this game, Lillard played 29 minutes (three-section clock-in), shot 13 in 21, 11 in 17 in 3, and scored 38 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.