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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Houston.

Friday was record outburst for NBA

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Houston.

December 24, 2022, 12:41pm National Sports

The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other. For the first time in NBA history, five players scored at least 43 points on the same day. It happened Friday, with Dallas’ Luka Doncic leading the way with 50 points against Houston. Read story

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to drive to the rim as Portland Trail Blazers forward Drew Eubanks defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Denver.

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets past Blazers, 120-107

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to drive to the rim as Portland Trail Blazers forward Drew Eubanks defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Denver.

December 23, 2022, 9:09pm Blazers

Jamal Murray returned to the lineup with 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 11 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-107 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

Lillard sets Blazers record for career points in losing effort at Oklahoma City

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

December 19, 2022, 9:38pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a baseline jumper as time expired, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-121 on Monday to ruin Damian Lillard’s record-setting night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) lays up a shot between Houston Rockets forwards Usman Garuba (16) and Tari Eason (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Houston.

Simons, Lillard lead Blazers past Rockets 107-95

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) lays up a shot between Houston Rockets forwards Usman Garuba (16) and Tari Eason (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Houston.

December 17, 2022, 8:06pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 25 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-95 on Saturday night. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends against him in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

Blazers go cold in Dallas, lose to Mavericks 130-110

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends against him in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

December 16, 2022, 8:25pm Blazers

Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Christian Wood had a season-high 32 points along with 12 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 130-110 on Friday night. Read story

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, runs toward the end zone to score past Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

49ers topple Seahawks 21-13 to win NFC West

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, runs toward the end zone to score past Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

December 15, 2022, 9:01pm Latest News

Rookie Brock Purdy a pair of touchdown passes to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their first NFC West title since 2019, beating the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 on Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Gorgui Dieng during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in San Antonio.

Lillard leads Blazers past Spurs 128-112

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Gorgui Dieng during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in San Antonio.

December 14, 2022, 7:56pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, front, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson, rear, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Blazers won 124-118.

Lillard, Simons lead Blazers to win over Timberwolves, 124-118

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, front, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson, rear, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Blazers won 124-118.

December 10, 2022, 9:59pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had 36 points and eight assists, Anfernee Simons added 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-118 on Saturday night. Read story

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, hits a 3-pointer with less than a second left in the NBA basketball game as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, right, defends in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The Nuggets won 121-120.

Murray’s 3 gives Nuggets 121-120 win over Lillard, Blazers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, hits a 3-pointer with less than a second left in the NBA basketball game as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, right, defends in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The Nuggets won 121-120.

December 8, 2022, 10:01pm Blazers

Jamal Murray’s 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining lifted the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 121-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Salt Lake City.

Simons’ career-best 45 points carries Blazers past Utah

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Salt Lake City.

December 3, 2022, 9:52pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored a career-high 45 points and blocked a potential 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds left to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 116-111 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Read story