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Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers

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26-19, 9-12 Away
Final
112 - 125

18-29, 10-13 Home

Avdija scores 30 as the Blazers top former teammate Lillard and the Bucks 125-112

Toumani Camara throws it down over Giannis

Anfernee Simons added 25 points for Portland, which has won five of its last six. The Blazers led by 19 points in the final quarter.

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 game marked Lillard's second trip to Portland since he was traded to the Bucks ahead of last season. Lillard, who spent 11 seasons with the Blazers, finished with 20 points.

The Bucks went up 47-35 on Gary Trent Jr.'s pullup jumper, but Portland went ahead 64-61 at the break. Shaedon Sharpe's 3-pointer stretched the Blazers' lead to 82-73 in the third.

Takeaways Bucks: Milwaukee was coming off a 125-105 victory at the Jazz. Lillard and Antetokounmpo had 35 points in the win. Taurean Prince was called for a flagrant foul on Avdija in the first quarter.

Trail Blazers: Guard Scoot Henderson was named to the Rising Stars event during All-Star weekend. ... Avdija had 14 points in the third quarter. He finished with nine rebounds. ... Jerami Grant left the game in the second half with a right ankle injury.

Key moment Simons hit a 3-pointer that gave the Blazers a 57-56 lead with 2:23 left in the first half as the Blazers clawed back from a 12-point deficit. Simons had 12 points in the second quarter alone.

Key stat The Blazers are 3-1 against the Bucks since they traded Lillard.

Up next The Bucks visit San Antonio on Friday night. The Trail Blazers host Orlando on Thursday night.

Regular Season Series

POR wins series 2-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 112 - 125
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 112 - 125
4th 2.0 shot clock turnover 112 - 125
4th 26.0 Ryan Rollins makes driving layup 112 - 125
4th 33.0 Andre Jackson Jr. defensive rebound 110 - 125

Statistics

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44-87 FG 45-88
50.6 Field Goal % 51.1
11-35 3PT 12-28
31.4 Three Point % 42.9
13-18 FT 23-28
72.2 Free Throw % 82.1
36 Rebounds 52
9 Offensive Rebounds 17
27 Defensive Rebounds 35
26 Assists 26
8 Steals 6
2 Blocks 2
11 Turnovers 13
0 Team Turnovers 2
11 Total Turnovers 15
1 Technical Fouls 1
1 Total Technical Fouls 1
1 Flagrant Fouls 0
19 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 21
13 Fast Break Points 15
60 Points in Paint 56
22 Fouls 18
12 Largest Lead 19
Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Shaedon Sharpe, SG Out Apr 13
Deni Avdija, SF Out Apr 13
Scoot Henderson, G Out Apr 12
Anfernee Simons, SG Out Apr 12
Deandre Ayton, C Out Apr 12
Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Tyler Smith, F Out Apr 25

Game Information

Moda Center

Location: Portland, OR
Attendance: 17,030 · Capacity:

2024-25 Central Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Cleveland 64 18 .780 - L1
Indiana 50 32 .610 14 W1
Milwaukee 48 34 .585 16 W8
Detroit 44 38 .537 20 L2
Chicago 39 43 .476 25 W3

2024-25 Northwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Oklahoma City 68 14 .829 - W4
Denver 50 32 .610 18 W3
Minnesota 49 33 .598 19 W3
Portland 36 46 .439 32 W1
Utah 17 65 .207 51 L2
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