"Damian Lillard isn't playing this season. The Oakland native still scored big anyway, winning the 3-point contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night over Devin Booker. Lillard tied Larry Bird and Craig Hodges with his third title, most in the contest's history. Lillard scored 30 points in the final round, edging Booker, who got hot early but tailed off and finished with 27."
"You just got to let the ball fly, trust your instincts as a shooter, and you can't get ruffled when someone else gets hot, Lillard said. Eliminated after the first round were Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, Norman Powell, Jamal Murray and Bobby Portis Jr. Among the celebs watching the contest were Spike Lee, Magic Johnson, Queen Latifah, James Worthy and comics Keegan-Michael Key and Chris Tucker."
"Lillard won his first title in 2023 while playing for Portland. He won it again the following year with Milwaukee. He's not playing for the Portland Trail Blazers while rehabbing from a torn left Achilles tendon. Still, he told the NBA he'd suit up for the contest if he needed. That's all I do it for, keep adding to my legacy, he said."
Damian Lillard, sidelined from NBA play while rehabbing a torn left Achilles tendon, won the NBA 3-point contest during All-Star Saturday Night, scoring 30 points in the final to edge Devin Booker, who finished with 27. Lillard earned his third contest title, tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the event record. Booker led the first round with 30 points. Rookie Kon Knueppel placed third with 17 points. Lillard previously won titles in 2023 and 2024. He offered to suit up if necessary and emphasized trusting shooter instincts. Several celebrities attended the contest.
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