In a series of intense NBA games, Damian Lillard, also known as 'Dame', showcased exceptional performance, contributing significantly to his team's outcomes. During a match against the Boston Celtics, Dame's efforts, including hitting back-to-back threes and a total of five 3-pointers in the game, were pivotal, though the Milwaukee Bucks fell short with a final score of 122-119. The Celtics' victory brought them closer to clinching the Eastern Conference, with their magic number down to three. Despite the loss, the Bucks demonstrated resilience, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they nearly overcame a 21-point deficit without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who later returned in the game against the Nets. Lillard's performance continued to impress in a subsequent game against the Nets, where he scored 14 points in the fourth quarter alone, leading to a Milwaukee victory with a score of 115-108. This marked Lillard's third consecutive game scoring 30 points, alongside 12 assists and 5 3-pointers made. The Celtics' focus on improving their 4Q offensive struggles and the Bucks' position in the East, despite the loss, were also highlighted.
🔓Damian Lillard takes over fourth quarter 📈Giannis Antetokounmpo returns 🎯 AJ Green does it again as the #Bucks beat Nets 115-108 🤐 Antetokounmpo on what Dennis Schröder said https://t.co/MHaBeZkx2F via @journalsentinel
Dame's been on a tear. Make that three-straight 30-pieces. (via @Bucks) 30 PTS | 12 AST | 5-11 3PM | 2 STL https://t.co/qplJ9n7E14
Make that three-straight 30-pieces for Dame. (via @Bucks) https://t.co/qplJ9n7E14 30 PTS 12 AST 5 3PM 2 STL
Third-straight 30-point game from Dame. 30 PTS | 12 AST | 5 3PM | 2 STL https://t.co/pwDRY6lDmO
Dame takes OVER down the stretch, scoring 14 in the 4th, to lead the @Bucks to a down-to-the-wire W 🙌 🦌 30 PTS 🦌 5 3PM 🦌 12 AST https://t.co/RBJWL4siEi
Dame gets the steal, Giannis finishes on the other end to put MIL up late in the 4Q! Nets-Bucks | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/a7K2C9u0J9 https://t.co/J9rKiTF1YK
From @GwashburnGlobe: The Celtics averted zoning out against the Bucks, but it exposed trouble with the zone (defense) https://t.co/zAuxFUAafU
The #Celtics survived the Bucks in a tighter-than-expected 4th quarter when Milwaukee went zone and almost completed a 21-point comeback without Giannis. Was it bad offense? Bad luck? Cause for concern heading into a potential playoff matchup? Column: https://t.co/358J5MjsgQ https://t.co/3bMYkhWouH
Furious fourth quarter rally comes up short as #Bucks lose 122-119 to Celtics 🥷Turnovers key for Celtics ⛑️The latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo 📈 Khris Middleton looks to be in top form after ankle injury 2️⃣ Position in East despite loss https://t.co/aigmEb12w0
#Celtics hang on for a 122-119 win and magic number to clinch East is down to 3. But they'll focus on the 4Q offensive struggles and how to improve in crunch time. BOS had scoring skids of 4 min and 3 min in 4Q. #Bucks
Dame drains his 5th 3️⃣of the game. ⌚️ (🎥: @Bucks) https://t.co/3DOEGgxmSY
Dame goes Iso and shakes off the defender for the 3 👌 Bucks looking to make a 4Q push on ESPN. https://t.co/NsukHSyz5V
Dame (19 PTS) hits back-to-back threes as the Bucks pull within 5 on ESPN 👀 https://t.co/U0Zp5OSTVk
Dame with back to back 3s 🎯 (via @Bucks) https://t.co/LqxRveiBEA
Dame dances and drills and the tough 3 🔥 MIL-BOS on ESPN https://t.co/sY0JFOOmTw