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

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, dribbles the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, dribbles the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)


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PORTLAND, Ore. — Deni Avdija had a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Anfernee Simons added 25 points for Portland, which has won five of their last six. The Blazers led by as many as 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.

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