Damian Lillard, a former Portland Trail Blazers player, made his return to Portland as a Milwaukee Buck. The game was highly anticipated, with Lillard receiving a warm reception from the fans. Lillard expressed his emotions about returning to Portland and his career aspirations. Despite his 25-point performance, the Blazers won the game 119-116, with Anfernee Simons leading the team with 24 points.
Damian Lillard throws it down 😤 🎥: @NBATV https://t.co/SG8o0qjR3k
Blazers fans showed Damian Lillard nothing but love in his first return back to Portland since his trade to the Bucks. See more 👇 https://t.co/fQbu9uhCKu
.@MichaelIrvin88 salutes the Blazers’ handling of Dame’s return to Portland: “It’s just great love all the way around. We don’t see enough of it in sports.” https://t.co/sggkQs3DNz
When he was with the Blazers, those close to Damian Lillard worried how much he poured into others. They wondered if he was allowing himself to be replenished, concerned he could run dry. On Wednesday during his return to Portland, the fanbase gave back. https://t.co/HgDTJVqXFZ
Damian Lillard Gets Standing Ovation In First Return To Portland Since Trade | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/sNLSe2nJGD
Dame returns to Portland. Did he deserve THAT much love? Now on @undisputed
Hey #RipCity here are some of your reactions to Damian Lillard's Portland homecoming last night. Some are warm and heartfelt, some are hilarious (sorry Brook Lopez) and then there's one from a young fan that sums up what the night was truly about https://t.co/soWzpRUPdh
Damian Lillard is open to an eventual return to the Trail Blazers: https://t.co/9jBkeFECVG
Last night was Damian Lillard's first game back in Portland since he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. In a pre-game presser, Lillard left the door open on a possible return to the Blazers franchise before his career is over. https://t.co/HohAZt81Bm
Blazers spoil Damian Lillard's return as Anfernee Simons sinks Bucks. 😰 https://t.co/xRsi6vMDI6 https://t.co/GtNA0UtOKd
Damian Lillard received a monster ovation from Blazers fans in his return to Portland: https://t.co/eQojZff60k
Damian Lillard’s Portland return filled with love and appreciation: ‘I could feel it’ ⤵️ https://t.co/H7VLbB0yRh
Dame said he appreciated his Portland homecoming, but he's glad it's over 🌹 https://t.co/bwxDAI1Cyu
Analysis by Ben Golliver: Damian Lillard played in Portland on Wednesday night for the first time since he was traded to Milwaukee, and both sides showed love despite their messy split. https://t.co/9blLlzDCM3
Trail Blazers stun Bucks in Damian Lillard’s homecoming #DamianLillard #MilwaukeeBucks #PortlandTrailBlazers https://t.co/GTxwgHkor5
Damian Lillard poured in 25 PTS in his return to Portland! https://t.co/8ySab9LK6b
Damian Lillard gets a huge ovation, and a tribute video in his return to Portland However, it was the Trail Blazers who got the win behind an Anfernee Simons game winner. https://t.co/JvTWd9Irob
BLAZERS SPOIL DAME'S HOME COMING 🤯🍿 https://t.co/WpowxMM2iB
Everyone who bet Damian Lillard overs in his return to Portland 😭 https://t.co/P7iaBQKnab
Damian Lillard in his return to Portland 🏠 ▪️25 PTS ▪️9-23 FG ▪️7 AST ▪️6 REB https://t.co/AVUSKB3Yob
Damian Lillard has a solid night but can't get the win in his return to Portland. 😭 https://t.co/pvfnZM3kVI
Blazers spoil Damian Lillard’s return to Portland 😬 https://t.co/8aNOS3Ml97
The Blazers spoil Dame’s return to Portland in a 119-116 win vs. the Bucks 😳 Anfernee Simons: ▪️ 24 PTS ▪️ 5 AST ▪️ 3 REB https://t.co/bpJgDGGoGi
Well ok Damian Lillard. https://t.co/tQCnYDfmC4
DAMIAN LILLARD https://t.co/eO60g904jV
OH MY DAMIAN LILLARD 🔥 https://t.co/5gjsdgoY0P
📽️of Damian Lillard's pregame introduction and his thoughts on returning to Portland for the first time as a #Bucks player ⬇️ https://t.co/yjwTuqyziX https://t.co/hI0FU2xmX9
Damian Lillard full tribute video from Trail Blazers https://t.co/lcRqb0dEVU
Unreal tribute video from the Blazers for Dame. ❤️ (🎥: @trailblazers) https://t.co/O5PSbvXShr
Dame went straight to the rack for his first bucket back in Portland! #PhantomCam Trail Blazers-Bucks | LIVE on ESPN https://t.co/4MAUoUwu3R
Damian Lillard Receives Raucous Standing Ovation When Announced for Trail Blazers Return https://t.co/Ky1lT9hjRr
The Blazers' tribute video for Dame ⌚️❤️ (via @trailblazers) https://t.co/gmC1lqartT
Blazers tribute video for Dame 🙏 (via @trailblazers) https://t.co/baSD26spW4
Damian Lillard tribute video. 🔥 https://t.co/oVbCl83aHS
The Trail Blazers' tribute video for Damian Lillard in his return to Portland 🙌 (via @trailblazers) https://t.co/C99NpLtpAp
Damian Lillard splits the screen and euros his way to a bucket! 8 early PTS for Dame in his return 👀 Trail Blazers-Bucks | LIVE on ESPN https://t.co/7P8wOKCzb0
Damian Lillard received a monster ovation from Blazers fans in his return to Portland https://t.co/eQojZff60k
Dame scores his first bucket AGAINST the Trail Blazers. 😅 (🎥: @NBATV) https://t.co/kfYDUPgrbo
Damian Lillard received a standing ovation from Blazers fans in his return to Portland 🥹 https://t.co/PsE1ljk4eS
Portland gives Damian Lillard a standing ovation in his first game back 🌹 🔥https://t.co/DDEekryAZ9
Portland showing love to Damian Lillard. 👏 https://t.co/hb81BgRP18
Dame gets right to it in his return 🔥 https://t.co/taTirGENFR
Damian Lillard receives an ovation from Rip City in his return to Portland ❤️👏 Trail Blazers-Bucks | LIVE on ESPN https://t.co/HFjFhcRcS9
Portland got love for Dame ❤️ https://t.co/X2051R8BWN
It's all love for Dame in his return to Portland. ❤️ (🎥: @NBATV) https://t.co/04oKOWF2ZA
Dame hit the ‘Dame Time’ celly in his return to Portland ⌚️❤️ (via @BallySportWI) https://t.co/ReViwaqbXH
All love from Portland in Dame's return ⌚️❤️ https://t.co/8Bob4HC5k9
Dame received a standing ovation in his return to Portland 👏 (via @BallySportWI) https://t.co/moI72EjCDf
11 seasons, nearly 20,000 points, the greatest player in franchise history who poured everything he had into delivering Portland a title. A warm reception, as expected, for @Dame_Lillard https://t.co/H9QhHwacgc
Damian Lillard, playing *at* Portland https://t.co/73Yr5wqaqk
Damian Lillard is welcomed back to Portland 👀 https://t.co/Kisi1ZXYBQ
the damian lillard reception in portland was, as expected, and rightfully, super warm https://t.co/B6KeZLFyms
Damian Lillard vs. the Blazers https://t.co/yIZVtOO9dt
All respect to Florida-Kentucky but get this game off my TV and get to Damian Lillard's return to Portland.
“I really didn’t know where the other team meet at.” 😂 Don't miss Dame make his return to Portland on ESPN at 10pm/et 🍿 https://t.co/NVBDInJFSa
Not the first time Dame has hit from the logo in Portland. 😅 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/EEPioLQC8v
Damian Lillard shared a wholesome moment with a Trail Blazers fan ahead of his first game back in Portland ❤️ 🎥 @NBA https://t.co/NXmV0gkXvP
Dame receives pregame love from Portland ❤️ Trail Blazers-Bucks | 10pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/wrmNRXRrSp
Back in Portland ⌚️ 📺 Bucks-Trail Blazers |10 ET on ESPN https://t.co/gAz0lrIPqY
Dame shares a moment with a Trail Blazer fan ahead of the game ❤️ (via @NBA) https://t.co/YQsoMtpds8
Damian Lillard didn’t know how to find the visitor’s locker room upon his return to Portland https://t.co/Xten0cU91U
Dame is back in Portland, greeting a fan. 🙏 https://t.co/ZiYmmMyolk
Dame embraces a Trail Blazer fan before tipoff in Portland 🥹❤️ Trail Blazers-Bucks | 10pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/qdLMOfUtiQ
Dame says he’s “all in” on being a Buck and competing for a chip, but could see himself returning to the Blazers one day 👀 Dame plays his first game back in Portland tonight (via @AaronJFentress) https://t.co/uYlAzvPYq0
Dame returns to the Moda Center in a matchup against his former team 🍿 #PhantomCam Trail Blazers-Bucks | 10pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/Nyezn4VYTY
Damian Lillard admits he envisions his career ending with the Trail Blazers https://t.co/eri0fXyZcK
Back in Portland and as an opponent for the first time, flashback to Damian Lillard's 71-point game from last season 🔥 https://t.co/LrQIncxXkV
Is it about to be Dame Time again in Portland!? ⌚️ https://t.co/Vg3SmPRwuj
DAME BACK IN PORTLAND 🍿 (via @trailblazers) https://t.co/LG5EdiCsMZ
Dame is back in Portland. 👀 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/d4Oevlrpun
Damian Lillard on potentially playing for the Blazers again: “This is always how I’ve felt my career would end.”
Damian Lillard: “I didn’t know where to go. I’d never been to the visitors’ locker room until today.”
Damian Lillard: “It’s just like being back home.” https://t.co/ATNgVf9Do3
Back in the Moda Center… Dame returns to Portland for the first time as a Milwaukee Buck! Trail Blazers-Bucks | 10pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/IaFYR3TYT6
Damian Lillard back for the fist time - and is ready to smell the 🌹 in emotional return to Portland tonight https://t.co/RJKCJaLwcO https://t.co/Zfie3IT0IB
Damian Lillard going to lead the game in scoring in his return to Portland? 👀 (via @FDSportsbook) https://t.co/fB5s8Ucafx
How many points does Damian Lillard score vs the Blazers tonight?
That dunk was too sweet to T up. 😭 (🎥: @MaineCeltics) https://t.co/oIwa5fBNDi
It's going to be all love for Dame in his return to Portland tonight ❤️ https://t.co/oxFYx2dp75
Tonight, Damian Lillard returns to Portland for the first time as a visitor — and he told me he will have to remember not to make a beeline for the home locker room. Our exclusive conversation on his trade, loyalty, Doc Rivers and more: https://t.co/7teKPm7nBF https://t.co/4EGLA9Zf5F
Franchise legend. Dame makes his return to Portland TONIGHT. Bucks-Trail Blazers, 10pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/jOZK0KJEiU
Damian Lillard's return to PDX tonight. I'll be on the broadcast for @trailblazers. Dame's 19,376-point scoring total with POR is the 12th-most for any player facing his former franchise. What's the most memorable Return Game? Here's MJ back in Chi: https://t.co/3yJgR2EiDS
Damian Lillard's return to PDX tonight. I'll be on the broadcast for @blazers. Dame's 19,376-point scoring total with POR is the 12th-most for any player facing his former franchise. What's the most memorable Return Game? Here's MJ back in Chi with Wiz: https://t.co/3yJgR2EiDS
1 Hour of Damian Lillard's BEST Moments As A Trail Blazer ⌚ https://t.co/EM1JgvaJzf
Will Dame put on a show in his return to Portland? 🤔 https://t.co/rDN4z4HDiE
Damian Lillard's return to Portland is going to bring cheers and a warm ovation. But it's not a simple stroll down memory lane. His return is far more complex. Column: https://t.co/x8G99ireuj https://t.co/nXyF1USwEm
🌹Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is ready to smell the roses in emotional return to Portland tonight 🌹 He said he’s not a big crier, but he’s open to whatever comes: “I just don’t fake nothing, man – if I feel it, I feel it,” https://t.co/RJKCJaLwcO
Damian Lillard returns to Portland tonight for the first time as a visitor I spoke to him about settling into Milwaukee and why it’s been more difficult than he initially expected: “This was such a big change for me at this stage” https://t.co/LxwbMpniSP
Dame Time returns to the city where it all started ⌚ 🍿 Bucks at Trail Blazers 📺 10 ET on ESPN https://t.co/UUHJsuH7bP