Damian Lillard scored 36 points (18 in the third quarter), and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 106-97.
The Trail Blazers took control with a 25-9 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 17.
Carmelo Anthony had a season-high 23 points (13 in the fourth quarter) and 3 blocks off the bench. Carmelo Anthony scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Magic, Nikola Vučević had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and Terrence Ross added 22 points off the bench.
The Trail Blazers went 18 for 19 at the line to the Magic’s 12 for 22. The Magic forced 9 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Trail Blazers 38-20 in the paint. The Magic were outscored 19-8 in 6 minutes with Vučević, Ennis, Bacon, Mason and Clark on the floor together.