Damian Lillard Scores Franchise Record 59 Points

Damian Lillard scored a franchise record 59 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 101-86 win over the Utah Jazz.

Lillard made 18 of 34 field goals, including 9 of 14 three-pointers, and 14 of 16 free throws.

Lillard eclipsed Damon Stoudamire's single-game franchise scoring record (54 in 2005) points and surpassed Brandon Roy's Moda Center scoring record (52 in 2008).

Lillard has now scored 30 or more points 27 times this season.

"So when I went to the line, I missed the first one and I was like, 'All right, I'm going to finish with 59 even if I make the next two,'" Lillard said. "So when I missed the second one and (the crowd) was like, "Oooooh,' I was like, 'What happened?' I made the last one and I looked up and I had 59. And I was like ..."