The star floor general has struggled to get back on track since returning to the hardwood for a 116-111 loss to the Bulls on Dec. 28, averaging 20.3 points and 7.7 assists per game in his last three games.

Lillard scored 25 points with seven assists but shot just 3 of 13 on three-pointers. Anfernee Simons, who missed the first meeting, scored 24 points. His floater with 17.1 seconds remaining gave the Blazers a 117-116 lead.