Lillard has 41 points Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT


Damian Lillard scored 41 points

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Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night

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His layup gave Phoenix a 109-106 lead early in the extra period.

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Lillard's free throws with 33.9 seconds left tied it at 111

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Booker said Ayton's second miss was right where it needed to be for a second chance at tying the game

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“It’s the NBA,” he said. “Those guys are trying to win, too, and they’re professionals so there’s going to be nights like that.

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Chris Paul's driving layup gave the Suns a 101-100 lead with 59.9 seconds

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