Stephen Curry let it fly from way out under pressure for another perfect swish on the way to a career-high 62 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Portland 137-122
Damian Lillard sent Portland into the NBA’s first play-in series with 42 more points and a crucial steal, helping the Trail Blazers escape with a 134-133 victory over the Nets.
A team is going to reach the Western Conference playoffs with a losing record for the first time in 23 years, which ordinarily would not be exciting news.
Damian Lillard tied a career-high with 61 points, willing Portland to a 134-131 victory over the Dallas Mavericks that moved the Blazers into eighth place in the Western Conference.