What is Damian Lillard's career high in points scored in an NBA game? Closer look at his highest-scoring game from a statistical eye

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard seems to be on a tear against the Houston Rockets. Lillard surpassed his career-high of 61 points after a dominant first-half display.

The Trail Blazers superstar has scored 61 twice in his career - most recently against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020-21 season.

Lillard started the game against the Rockets with a hot hand, notching up 41 points in the first half.

Within 34 minutes, Lillard managed to tie his career-high. In traditional fashion, he managed to break his career-high with a 3-pointer from the top of the key. Lillard went on to rack up 71 points on the night. He shot 22-38 from the field and 13-22 from beyond the 3-point line.

Racking up a career-high in 3-pointers made as well, Lillard truly gave the fans in Portland a reason to celebrate. With 15 50+ point games over the course of his career, he is truly one of the NBA's finest offensive players.

Damian Lillard tonight:

71 PTS
22/38 FGM
13/22 3PT
6 AST
6 REB
W

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Damian Lillard adds another impressive scoring performance to his resume

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has earned a bit of a reputation as a flamethrower in the NBA. In the top 10 for most 50+ point games, Lillard rightfully deserves to see his name being mentioned in the same breath as some of the greatest offensive players in NBA history.

This season has been particularly special for Lillard, considering that he missed a large part of last season due to injury. Lillard has had some huge scoring nights this season. He dropped a 60-point effort against the Utah Jazz and a 50-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With his performance against the Rockets, Lillard joins Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker as the only three players in recent times to score over 70 points in a game. He also made history as the oldest player in NBA history to record 70+ points. More importantly, though, Lillard helped his team to a much-needed win.

DAMIAN LILLARD 71 POINTS 🤯

The 8th player in NBA history, and 2nd this season, to drop 70+ 😤

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