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For the second straight year, the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard’s homecoming. Five Portland players scored in double figures as the Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 125-112 on Monday night at the Moda Center.

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.

For the second time in his career Damian Lillard comes to Portland as a member of the road team on Tuesday, Jan. 28 when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

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

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 was in the school carpool lane Tuesday as he has dad duty with the Bucks in Portland for game vs. the Blazers.

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-112 on Tuesday, as the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, Damian Lillard, returned to the city he spent the first 11 seasons of his career.

The Milwaukee Bucks (26-18) and Portland Trail Blazers (17-29) meet Tuesday. Tip-off from Moda Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA

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

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers critiques his teams performance in the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, highlighting defensive issues and offensive struggles.