The Portland Trail Blazers hit the halfway point of the NBA season with a 111-101 victory Monday over the New York Knicks at the Moda Center. Damian Lillard had 17 points, nine assists and four assists, perhaps a ho-hum stat line for a returning first-team all-NBA pick. Lillard, though, continues to be the steady hand of excellence for Portland, averaging 26.2 points, 6.0 assists and 4.6 rebounds. Assists: The Blazers finished with 25 assists Monday, continuing a strong run of good passing and movement. A season after finishing dead last in the NBA in assists, Portland has turned passing into a major factor in its success.

Source: Forbes January 08, 2019 07:07 UTC