Damian Lillard added another milestone to his All-Star résumé, winning the league’s 3-point contest for the third time.
The win comes nine months after Lillard underwent surgery on a torn Achilles, underscoring the significance of his return to the spotlight. With the victory, he moved into a tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most 3-point contest titles in All-Star history.
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Lillard’s third championship places him alongside two of the contest’s most celebrated names. Bird and Hodges previously set the standard with three titles apiece, and Lillard’s latest performance matched that mark.