Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks
By ANNE M. PETERSON
Published - Feb 01, 2024, 01:04 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 01, 2024, 01:05 AM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including making a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
Lillard finished with 25 points for the Bucks in their second straight loss under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 27 points and eight rebounds.
Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers, who have won two straight.
It was Lillard's first game in Portland since he was traded to the Bucks in the offseason. Lillard was the face of the Blazers' franchise for his first 11 seasons in the NBA.
