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Damian Lillard returns to Portland with 'a lot of love' for the Trail BlazersDamian Lillard will play his 1st game in Portland on Wednesday since he was traded to the Bucks in the offseason.
Once a rose in Portland, Bucks' Damian Lillard out to be a thorn in returnDamian Lillard makes his return to Portland on Wednesday night and he anticipates a warm welcome despite forcing his way out of town in the...
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Julian Strawther - Still outStrawther (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
ImpactStrawther hasn't played since Jan. 4. He doesn't have a return timetable, so barring a return to practice, he can be considered doubtful for future contests.
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Nikola Jokic - Dealing with back painJokic is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City due to lower back pain.
ImpactJokic has not missed a game since Nov. 27, although he has operated with a mammoth workload lately, averaging 36.1 minutes across his last seven games. If Jokic doesn't suit up Wednesday, DeAndre Jordan would likely start in his place, while Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji could earn minutes at center to face off against Chet Holmgren, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams of Oklahoma City.
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Despite loss, Doc Rivers lays foundation for what he wants the Bucks to beWe'll see if the changes in Milwaukee pay off, but it seems like the Bucks have a coach who is unafraid to make them.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Non-stop productionAntetokounmpo produced 29 points (11-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-11 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Monday's 113-107 loss to Denver.
ImpactAntetokounmpo had been dealing with an illness prior to Monday's contest, but he appeared to be unfazed en route to his 19th consecutive game with 20-plus points. He has posted 17 doubles-doubles over that span in addition to two triple-doubles. He racked up 11 points in the fourth quarter Monday, so he's showing no signs of slowing down.
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Jamal Murray - Career-best season continuesMurray ended Monday's 113-107 win over the Bucks with 35 points (13-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 36 minutes.
ImpactMurray posted his fifth game with 30-plus points this season, with four of his booms coming in January. Murray is amid a elite season, posting 21.4 points per game with career-best marks of 58.6 percent true shooting and a 3.4 AST/TO ratio on his highest assist rate ever.
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