Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, dribbles the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao) AP AP

Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Lillard, who spent 11 seasons in Portland and was beloved by fans and the community, was greeted with rousing applause when his name was announced before the game at the Moda Center.

Tuesday’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers marked Damian Lillard’s second return to Moda Center as an opponent after his trade request signaled Portland’s beginning of a reb

Damian Lillard makes a return trip to Portland as the Milwaukee Bucks look to win two in a row tonight vs. the Trail Blazers.

Are we still debating the Milwaukee flag thing? Here’s an idea: Use Damian Lillard’s three-pointers-made shot chart. It looks like a brilliant sunrise emerging from Lake Michigan, especially ...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 39 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, who had won nine of their last 11 but were playing their third game in four nights.

The main event Tuesday wasn’t the return of the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. It was a decisive Blazers win.

During the broadcast, as highlights of Avdija's performance were shown, O'Neal was heard comparing him to a basketball legend, saying, "He's doing it like Toni Kukoc out there." After the Blazers' victory over the favored Bucks,