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Damian Lillard is now 2nd all-time in games with 35+ points, 10+assists and 5+ threes

Superb game versus Detroit improves Dame Lillard’s ranking in an all-time NBA list.

Matthew Dugandzic

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Damian Lillard did not only set a franchise-record but also moved up in an all-time list when he powered the Bucks TO a 141-135 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Logging his finest offensive game in a Milwaukee uniform, Lillard ended the match with a season-high 45 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, making him the first player in Bucks history to tally 40+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ three-pointers in a game.

An elite company

More importantly, Dame also moved to second all-time in games with 35+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ three-pointers. It was the 20th time in his career that Lillard scored 35+ points, dished off more than 10 assists, and made more than five triples in a game.

James Harden of the LA Clippers leads the all-time list with 34, while Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks are tied at third place with 19.

It was only the second time this season that Lillard recorded a 40-point game. Dame scored 40 points in Milwaukee’s 132-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs on December 11th.

Milwaukee’s one-two punch

Acquired in an offseason multi-team deal that saw the Bucks part ways with dependable guard Jrue Holiday, Lillard has been instrumental in Milwaukee’s strong showing this season. The 12-year veteran is averaging 25.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

With Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, the Bucks are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a 29-13 record.

Damian Lillard becomes the first player in franchise history with 40+ points, 10+ assists and 5+ threes in one game

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.