What happened: Portland resurfaced Dame's series-ending three against OKC, a playoff dagger the club cast as one of the defining shots in The post revived another "Made in Dame Time" moment as the Blazers move through preseason.

Why it matters: The callback keeps a signature postseason memory in circulation ahead of the 2026-27 season. It follows a June revisit of another Lillard playoff classic, underscoring how heavily Portland still leans on that era in its public history.

What to watch: Portland opens the regular season against Phoenix on Oct. 21. Until then, preseason content will keep setting the frame for the club's next season.