The Portland Trail Blazers exploded in the second half as Damian Lillard & Co. put the screws to Russell Westbrook and the Thunder in Game 2, 114-94. The Blazers are now up 2-0 as the series shifts to Oklahoma City with Game 3 slated for Friday.

With this game being a late tipoff and the final TNT game of the night, celebrities, fellow NBA stars, sports media and fans all logged on to talk about everything Blazers-Thunder including how Lillard is a better player than Westbrook, how the Blazers are starting to look like contenders and how the Thunder simply gave up down the stretch in Game 2.

The fans brought everything from analysis to criticisms - but more importantly - the best memes, jokes and photoshops you may have missed while watching the game. Here’s a look at what they’re saying about...

... how the Thunder gave up in Game 2 and how this Blazers team is becoming one of the most entertaining groups in the league:

Dame and CJ tonight pic.twitter.com/OUgaangzJC — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) April 17, 2019

Damian Lillard looking like the best player on that side of the West bracket. Portland...with a realistic path to the conference finals. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 17, 2019

OKC playing physical backfired. It got these guys locked in. Playing with an edge. — Nate Jones (@JonesOnTheNBA) April 17, 2019

OKC is breaking the number one rule in basketball: Never leave a Curry open when his team is up at least 8. — Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) April 17, 2019

MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS THRU THE ROOF AND I CANT TELL IF ITS A RESULT OF AN UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE OR BLAZERS BASKETBALL — LIL DUZI VERT (@kevndu) April 17, 2019

The Blazers just gotta hold the title celebration at Pioneer Square tonight, the rest of the playoffs don’t even matter after these 2 home games — Yu (@YucciMane) April 17, 2019

Billy Donovan watching Lillard and C.J kill us every singe possession: pic.twitter.com/AkY8mK0YtY — ⚡️God Hami ⚡️ (@god_hami) April 17, 2019

Lol the thunder gave up — leo (@iChiefLeo) April 17, 2019

Weird that OKC’s game plan is to keep shooting. Portland’s game plan is to let them keep shooting. — My Full Name is Michael Francis Acker (@mikeacker) April 17, 2019

It's great that Steph is gonna have so many opportunities to enjoy the popcorn at the Moda Center while he watches his brother in the NBA Finals this year — BLAZERS HYPE SQUAD (@kdubinthisclub) April 17, 2019

Oh, your team isn’t up 2-0 in the playoffs? That’s too bad. #RipCity pic.twitter.com/noktqtkKH5 — Gingy of House Snark (@SwooshMcDuck) April 17, 2019

It’s a good night for a good gif#RipCity pic.twitter.com/oj36aDgVng — Oregon Zoo (@OregonZoo) April 16, 2019

Fans on both sides reacted to Lillard’s wild, clutch shooting from long distance with praise while slamming Westbrook for his poor shooting and on-court gesticulating:

In this titanic battle of PGs, Damian Lillard has not only outplayed Russell Westbrook - he has eaten him up. Westbrook turns the ball over w/reckless abandon, can’t make 3s and can’t guard Dame. 2 that point, Lillard is dictating pace/getting anything he wants - and capitalizing — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 17, 2019

How Westbrook fans fighting everyone who saying Dame better pic.twitter.com/393yC340nZ — Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) April 17, 2019

Damian Lillard is in the midst of perhaps the most under the radar and under appreciated career of any modern NBA superstar.



Just an outrageously spectacular player that doesn’t get talked about in the way that he probably should. — Micah Adams (@MicahAdams13) April 17, 2019

OKC is down 16 (!) in Portland, and Russell Westbrook is 4-for-17, with 5 turnovers and 4 fouls heading into the 4th quarter. Lillard is DOMINATING Westbrook. VERY interesting 4th quarter ahead 🐸☕ — Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) April 17, 2019

Russ missed 3

Dame logo 3 pic.twitter.com/2t5A9F9GWu — Varoon Bose (@varoonbose) April 17, 2019

Dame > Westbrook and it isn’t close. — Sam I Am (@sambrekke22) April 17, 2019

I feel bad for people who support a basketball team that doesn’t have Damian Lillard on it. — 🦅Lizzy Acker 🦈 (@lizzzyacker) April 17, 2019

Westbrook after Portland scores pic.twitter.com/5k7fKnmCcf — stinger (@1_800_Morebucks) April 17, 2019

lillard is EXPOSING westbrook 😂 — Sage 🐉 (@IAmDDub_) April 17, 2019

I’m slowly being convinced you can’t win a championship with Westbrook. — 𝓢𝓾𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓳 (@subraj_s) April 17, 2019

Dame Lillard being mean to Russell Westbrook and OKC — Nardo (@__Nardo__) April 17, 2019

No one:



Not a damn soul:



Russell Westbrook during the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/lzrEDEDf0y — Samurai Ghandi (@vijaykethi) April 17, 2019

Westbrook wants no smoke with Dame 😂😂😂 — Ty Phillips (@inTYnational) April 17, 2019

Russell Westbrook is hilarious 😂 pic.twitter.com/14PxU9y3hZ — Chris Montano (@gswchris) April 17, 2019

Dame in Westbrook’s head 😂😂 — Amobi Okugo🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@amobisays) April 17, 2019

Lillard is locking Westbrook, and then drills a 28-footer. — Royce Young (@royceyoung) April 17, 2019

Yessir @Dame_Lillard talk that talk lol 😂 — Tim Frazier (@Timfraz23) April 17, 2019

DAMIAN LILLARD STEALING THE BALL FROM RUSSELL WESTBROOK THEN DIVING FOR THE LOOSE BALL FOREVER pic.twitter.com/AFhGO5GPQz — Dane Delgado (@danegado) April 17, 2019

Dame owning Westbrook on national TV is so much fun to watch. #RipCity — Brandon Sprague (@BrandonSprague) April 17, 2019

Dame straight up dared Westbrook to take that three, which he missed. Dame flexed, came down and took a long three, which he made. That's the difference. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) April 17, 2019

Westbrook airballed a jumper and completely loafed his way back while Lillard sprinted to a spot. Jerami Grant had to scramble and fouled him for an and-1 3. — Royce Young (@royceyoung) April 17, 2019

Has Dame raised his game to a curry level? sheesh — Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) April 17, 2019

Dame lookin scary rn oooowie — Diamond DeShields (@diamonddoesit1) April 17, 2019

Damian Lillard is on another level dog — Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) April 17, 2019

If you’re JUST now realizing Dame is better than Russ...like come on...how didn’t last year clearly prove it to you? — Ry (@JustRyCole) April 17, 2019

Me, soaking in all of the love for Damian Lillard on the Internet pic.twitter.com/vNpe1dUyzz — Isaiah De Los Santos (@IsaiahDeLos) April 17, 2019

Lillard a real life boss outchea — Eli Apple (@EliApple13) April 17, 2019

Russell Westbrook: Better Numbers.



Damian Lillard: Better Player. — Justin Termine (@TermineRadio) April 17, 2019

How much more does @Dame_Lillard must do?! #1stteam — Earl J Watson (@Earl_Watson) April 17, 2019

Damian Lillard has improved his defense so much. He used to be a huge liability on that end, but now he's more than holdin his own. — Miles Custis (@MilesCustis) April 17, 2019

For the last time, Dame Lillard isn’t underrated he just plays in Portland and I’m sleepy — Kazeem Famuyide 🏁 (@RealLifeKaz) April 17, 2019

Billy Donovan thought It would be a good idea to put Dennis on Lillard? pic.twitter.com/Osqu1o2QQM — Israel Adesanya Stan Acct ; G (@xSunKing) April 17, 2019

Dame Lillard is talking his s*** right now — Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) April 17, 2019

Russell Westbrook tonight:

25% from field

16% from 3

6 turnovers

-27 +/- pic.twitter.com/odWPpCs6wH — Jason L (@Shoelander) April 17, 2019

Westbrook not rockin the baby tonight — Eli Apple (@EliApple13) April 17, 2019

Since Russ told Dame “I’ve been busting your ass for years” Dame’s put up 31, 51, 30, and 29 on OKC. — Michael Bodmer (@mbodmer) April 17, 2019

Dame ain’t scared of nothin pic.twitter.com/hUf4GpAwX5 — Dane Delgado (@danegado) April 17, 2019

They on my guy Russell Westbrook Head! lmao Twitter Savages 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Y4m7OdZtG2 — ralph 14 finnie (@itsyaboy14) April 17, 2019

Russell Westbrook's record in his last 16 playoff games: 3-13. — Justin Termine (@TermineRadio) April 17, 2019

Westbrook after shooting 2-19 from the field but grabbing his 10th rebound to secure another triple double pic.twitter.com/dRdWM3Vxti — Barry (@BarryTaylorJr_) April 17, 2019

Is it time to also talk about how Russell Westbrook been a first round exit for three straight seasons in a row ever since Kd left there or nah? pic.twitter.com/iPkuKgOSpk — 𓅓chris (@Pauldrizz) April 17, 2019

Westbrook a crybaby 😂 — 𝒹𝓇𝑒𝓌 (@Drewpnw) April 17, 2019

Then there was the explosive reaction to Lillard’s third quarter-ending, buzzer-beater over Raymond Felton:

The Letter O Show. pic.twitter.com/e3F17fyApz — Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 17, 2019

Dame Lillard out here baking Ray Felton some Portland cupcakes. pic.twitter.com/iCD2W5qbdj — Taco Trey Kerby (@treykerby) April 17, 2019

That last 3 by Dame was just absurd. Adding to the fun was Ray Felton trying to defend him. Not a chance, Ray. #RipCity — Billy Gates (@GatesOnSports) April 17, 2019

Dame hits a crazy three to beat the buzzer, all while crossing Portland fan favorite, Ray Felton, into oblivion. Lolololol these playoffs, man — #1 Sadio Mané fan account (@CowhideGlobe) April 17, 2019

Lillard had Felton riding an invisible skateboard 🛹 pic.twitter.com/AT2VsChtm5 — Taco Trey Kerby (@treykerby) April 17, 2019

When I see Raymond Felton on Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/M7nvq5S7HA — Brock Dickerson (@brockdickerson0) April 17, 2019

That boy Dame showing out in front of the Oaktown big bro GP. Lmao. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAonTNT — nick vanexel (@vanexel31) April 17, 2019

That @Dame_Lillard is a cold-blooded assassin! — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 17, 2019

Dame had him like ... pic.twitter.com/8HjIpfGYwF — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) April 17, 2019

Raymond Felton guarding Dame Lillard pic.twitter.com/PY0HHVUe68 — Matt Chin (@MattCbball) April 17, 2019

live look inside Damian Lillard's veins: pic.twitter.com/9H0CAmk6ya — Isaac K. Lee ❄️ (@IsaacKLee) April 17, 2019

*picks up phone*



Operator: "911 what's your emergency?"



All of Portland: "I'd like to report a murder. Damian Lillard just killed Raymond Felton twice."



Operator: "That was nasty wasn't it?" — Danny Marang (@DMarang) April 17, 2019

- Tim Brown, The Oregonian/OregonLive | @timfsbrown