Trail Blazers Best Dame’s Bucks Once Again, 125-112

750 The Game Staff In Damian Lillard’s second game in Portland since being traded sixteen months ago...

Trail Blazers Best Dame’s Bucks Once Again, 125-112

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives past Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Moda Center on January 28, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images)

750 The Game Staff

In Damian Lillard’s second game in Portland since being traded sixteen months ago, his former Trail Blazers team came out on top again with a 125-112 victory on Tuesday night.

Lillard is 0-2 as a non-Blazer when playing at Moda Center. He is 1-3 against the Blazers overall during his time with Milwaukee.

Lillard had 20 points on 7-for-17 shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a game-high 39 points in the loss with 12 rebounds and 5 assists.

Deni Avdija had 30 points to lead the Blazers to their fifth win in their last six games. Anfernee Simons had 25 points and seven assists and Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 14 rebounds.

The Blazers are 18-29 overall, the seventh-worst record in the league. They’re next in action Thursday night hosting the Orlando Magic.