Lillard takes over fourth quarter as Blazers hang on to beat Lakers in a thriller

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Damian Lillard's fourth heroics just keep on coming, with yet another sensational performance down the stretch to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 108-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Lillard scored 19 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, knocking down three-pointer after three-pointer to give his team the win.

After trailing by as many as 14 points in the first half, the Lakers stormed back in the second half to take a double digit lead, before Lillard unloaded from deep.


Lillard's avalanche of three-pointers turned the tide for the Blazers who found themselves with a 103-97 lead late in the period.

CJ McCollum had the chance to seal it with a trip to the free throw line, with the Blazers leading 106-103, but the shooting guard missed them both and handed the Lakers a chance to tie things up with 7.4 seconds remaining in the game.

Isaiah Thomas had a look at a three, but Shabazz Napier got a hand to it, sealing the win.

The Blazers sit third in the Western Conference as they ride a seven-game win streak.

For the Lakers, Julius Randle led the way with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Isaiah Thomas chipped in 19 points.

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