Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

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

Deni Avdija had a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

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Former Blazers star, Damian Lillard, is back in Rip City as the Milwaukee Bucks take on Portland Tuesday night. Lillard shared a photo to Facebook with his son to school captioned “Back in Portland and got right back to the school routine with my oldest.

Milwaukee Bucks' star Damian Lillard is listed as day-to-day with a quadricep issue ahead of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. His participation remains uncertain, affecting the Bucks' offensive power.

Damian Lillard's second trip back to Portland is nowhere near as big a deal as his first. After Lillard made a much-anticipated return last season, the buzz is much lighter this time as he and the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

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