Lillard returns with 15 points, Morant debuts with 8 and 5 assists as Portland beats Golden State

Damian Lillard returned to action with 15 points in 19 minutes as Portland defeated Golden State 123-118.
Ja Morant also made his Blazers debut, finishing with 8 points and 5 assists in 19 minutes.

Lillard shot 5-of-11 from the field, 3-of-8 from three and 2-of-2 at the line, adding one rebound, one assist and two steals. Twelve of his 15 points came in the first quarter. Morant handed out five assists in his first appearance with Portland while scoring eight points.

Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 points, while Robert Williams III added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks in just 14 minutes.