Chauncey Billups to El Comercio: “Damian Lillard is very important to us”

“When Damian Lillard play well, our team shows another face “, said the coach Chauncey Billups with a smile on his face in the post-match conference after the victory against Grizzlies. The captain of Blazers scored 32 points, grabbed five rebounds and gave up five assists to add the franchise’s thirteenth victory this season’s regular season. NBA. After the game ended, El Comercio spoke with the Portland coach about the importance of the point guard in the Oregon team.

The Memphis Grizzlies saw their five-game winning streak cut short without star Ja Morant after losing 105-100 to Portland Trail Blazers.

Damian Lillard He had 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, playing with the same offensive intensity that he has exhibited since he returned from injury.

Guard Norman Powell scored 28 points and the decisive basket with 30.9 seconds to go with which the Blazers they took a definite four-point lead.

Dillon Brooks, with 37 points, was the only positive note in the Grizzlies, who are in a surprising fourth place awaiting Morant’s next return.

After the end of the match, I spoke with Chauncey Billups on the importance of Damian Lillard in Blazers. The coach answered the following: “It is everything for us. It is not common to see a superstar who cares so much about his peers. He is very humble and supportive, that makes him so special to us. He is one of the best leaders in the NBA, I have no doubt about it. ”

Blazers will face Pelicans on December 21, while Grizzlies He will do the same against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the 20th of the same month.