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Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, center, battles for a rebound with Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter, left, guard CJ Elleby, middle, and forward Derrick Jones Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard has 36 and Portland downs Orlando 106-97

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Rodney Hood, left, tries to dribble past Philadelphia 76ers' Seth Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Trent, Anthony lead undermanned Portland past 76ers 121-105

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)

Damian Lillard took offense to suggestion Wizards have best backcourt. Now, he plays them

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates with guards Gary Trent Jr., left, and Rodney Hood after making the winning three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lillard’s 3-pointer sends Blazers to 123-122 win over Bulls

By PATRICK ROSE - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little, left, shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Isaiah Roby during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Thunder snap 3-game skid, edge Trail Blazers 125-122

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, right, hits a shot over New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard leads rested Trail Blazers past Knicks 116-113

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela, center, shoots between Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, left, and guard CJ McCollum, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard helps Blazers rally for a 112-106 win over Hawks

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Lillard has 40, Blazers tie team record for 3s to beat Kings

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, lays the ball in over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard scores 39 as Blazers rout Timberwolves 135-117

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, center, drives to the basket between Chicago Bulls guard Garrett Temple, left, and forward Thaddeus Young, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

White scores 21 and Bulls rally to beat Blazers 111-108

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket between Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Damian Lillard reaches 15,000 points, Blazers beat Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, center, shoots between Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton, left, and center Richaun Holmes during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard appealed to front office for tools to win title

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) steals the ball from Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris, right, in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Blazers say Lillard leaving bubble for tests on injured knee

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) argues with referee David Guthrie (16) during the first quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Blazers’ Lillard out for Game 5 with a sprained right knee

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) argues with referee David Guthrie (16) during the first quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Portland’s Lillard injures knee in Game 4 against Lakers

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Top-seeded Lakers, Bucks look to take charge in 1st round

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Hassan Whiteside (21) blocks a dunk-attempt by Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Anthony Davis helps Lakers rout Trail Blazers to tie series

Associated Press

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Gary Trent Jr. #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Lillard scores 34 and Blazers beat Lakers 100-93 in Game 1

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, left,and Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas tangle during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Blazers make playoffs, oust Grizzlies with 126-122 victory

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates after their win over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Analysis: Lillard has enough motivation for his playoff push

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press