Clippers Player Reveals Incredible Damian Lillard Story
Every now and then, Damian Lillard reminds the world that he's capable of incredible basketball feats that no one else can do. One of the best Damian Lillard stories comes from the Clippers' newest player KJ Martin.
Martin was a guest on Paul George's Podcast P show where he opened up about the time that Lillard scored 41 points at halftime against his Houston Rockets and ultimately scored 71 points.
"He had 40 at halftime against us," Martin said. "He could have of score 90 if he wanted to. I truly believe if we didn't double team him, he would have had 90."
The game in particular that Martin is talking about was on February 26, 2023. Lillard was absolutely amazing in the game, putting up 71 points on 22/38 from the field and 13/22 from three. He had eight three-pointers by halftime. There was nothing KJ Martin and the Rockets could do to stop Lillard while he was in that zone.
"He was dribbling up the court, I'm running at him, trying to get the ball out of his hands, no screen nothing."
Damian Lillard's performance was so phenomenal against the Rockets in that game that he was actually immediately drug tested because of it - before Lillard could even leave the arena, he had to be drug tested.
Lillard hasn't had the same success against the Clippers throughout Paul George and the Clippers in his career, only defeating them once in four seasons. Fortunately for KJ Martin, now he's on the other side of that coin.
Related Articles
Kevin Durant Gets Honest About Russell Westbrook's Impact
Paul George Reveals Conversation With Kawhi Leonard After Devastating Injury