Damian Lillard reacts to his return to the court / News - Basketnews.com

Damian Lillard says he felt good after returning to the court in a win vs. Indiana Pacers.

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After missing three weeks of action, the Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard made his return to the court.

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In a 116-100 victory against the Indiana Pacers, Lillard accumulated 21 points (2/6 2PT, 5/10 3PT, 2/2 FT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 4 turnovers.

"It felt good, especially coming off last night," Lillard said after his return from a calf strain. "We picked up a big win, and I just wanted to encourage the team and bring that energy to get us on a win streak.

"I felt normal, I felt good. I think this time it wasn't as bad as the first time.''

Blazers made 17 of 40 3-pointers (42.5%) while dishing 32 assists on 42 made field goals.

"If we're really going to win, then it has to be collective,'' Lillard said. "It's really encouraging for me to see it really unfold.''

Currently, the Blazers have a 13-11 record and stand in 8th place in the Western Conference.

Lillard averages 25.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game.

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