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How the Rockets let Damian Lillard get so open

Damian Lillard hit a huge shot to give the Portland Trail Blazers a Game 6 victory and the series, but he got open mostly because of awful Rockets defense. We explain in this video.

by Coach Nick
Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
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