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Lillard helps Blazers rally for a 112-106 win over Hawks

But Portland got some bad news when guard CJ McCollum left the game at halftime because of a left foot sprain.

Credit: AP

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, dribbles past Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

PORTLAND, Ore — Damian Lillard scored 36 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rebounded from a first-half deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-106.

Enes Kanter added 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Blazers, who have won five of their last six.

Blazers rally from 16 down to beat the Hawks 112-106

Trail Blazers defense steps up in crunch time. The effort was all the way up tonight. This was a team win

Damian Lillard 36pts/7ast
Enes Kanter 12pts/15reb/5blk#RipCity
— Orlando Sanchez (@orlandokgw) January 17, 2021

But Portland got some bad news when guard CJ McCollum left the game at halftime because of a left foot sprain.

Trae Young had 26 points and 11 assists, while Clint Capela added 25 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta.

NASSIR LITTLE HYPED ⚡️⚡️⚡️@2ez_nassie | #RipCity https://t.co/bXg0MLjlSJ pic.twitter.com/k3FaQNN77e
— Orlando Sanchez (@orlandokgw) January 17, 2021