Damian Lillard admitted that there was a tension between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of their first round playoff matchup. 

The Blazers secured the 3rd seed following a comeback win against the Kings. The Thunder clinched the 6 seed after beating the Bucks.

The Thunder swept the season series between the two teams 4-0, with games filled with heated moments.

"There's something there. There's something there," said Lillard.