Blake Griffin was on fire tonight, showcasing an offensive onslaught that hardly let up. In the opening quarter, he drew double teams twice in quick succession, dishing perfect assists to Montrezl Harrell for easy buckets under the rim. But just when it seemed Griffin might carry the team to a comeback win, two critical errors in the closing moments left Clippers fans scratching their heads. With the Clippers trailing by three, they capitalized on a rare mistake by Karl-Anthony Towns to regain possession. Lou Williams

The financial dynamics of the NFL and NBA differ drastically, and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard isn’t staying silent about it. In a recent post on Twitter, Lillard voiced his frustration over the massive gap between NFL players’ contracts and the lucrative deal awarded to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. His reaction followed news that Goodell signed a five-year extension potentially worth up to $200 million—an average of $40 million per year if all bonuses and incentives are approved by team owners. Lillard took issue