"Every game since we've been here has been a playoff game. I'm happy to be here competing in the playoffs again, but we've got to move on to the next one.'' James had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 16 assists, becoming the first player to have as many points, rebounds and assists in the playoffs. Portland won the first play-in postseason NBA game since 1956, beating Memphis 126-122 on Saturday to make the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. The Blazers were among three teams with losing overall records to make the bubble playoffs.

Source: The Standard August 19, 2020 07:51 UTC