What happened: Dame said he would have chased "about 80 or 90" if he had another crack at the game. Portland tied that outburst to an 80.4% true shooting rate, a mark it said still stands as the highest ever recorded for the performance.

Why it matters: The callback puts one of the franchise's defining recent peaks back in circulation as Portland moves through the 2026-27 preseason. It also follows another Dame highlight Portland resurfaced this week, keeping that era attached to the club's current runway.

What to watch: Portland opens the regular season against Phoenix on Oct. 21.