Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers just needed three quarters to set the franchise record for three-pointers made in a game.
Per ESPN, Lillard knocked down 10 three-pointers in just three quarters. Apart from setting the franchise record, Lillard is also just the fourth player in the last five seasons with 10 makes from beyond the arc in just three quarters.
Damian Lillard set the Trail Blazers franchise record with 10 3-pt FG, and did it in only 3 quarters.
Lillard is the 4th player in the last 5 seasons with 10 threes through 3 quarters. He joins Stephen Curry (done 5 times), Klay Thompson (3) and Kemba Walker.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 29, 2018
Damian Lillard did the feat in the Blazers' 115-112 win over the Orlando Magic. He finished with 41 points on 13-of-22 shooting from the field and 10-of-15 from downtown, along with eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Backcourt partner C.J. McCollum had a quiet night with 15 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
The win snaps the Blazers' three-game skid. They now have a 13-8 record and will look to start a streak when they face the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Nov. 30. After hosting the Nuggets, they'll head to Texas to face the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 2 then the Dallas Mavericks on Dec 4.
Damian Lillard is regarded as one of the NBA's best shooters from downtown. For the season, he drains 2.6 per game for fourth best in the league. The top spot belongs to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors (5.2 per game), followed James Harden of the Houston Rockets (4.2), and Kemba Walker (3.8) of the Charlotte Hornets. Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is fifth with 2.5 makes per game.