Milwaukee Bucks defeat Utah Jazz, now face Portland Trail Blazers in tough back-to-back road games, testing their stamina. Ben and Donnie preview the matchup.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Deni Avdija scored 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.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, dribbles the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)
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)
The 24-year-old Porter has averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 19.6 minutes in 45 games this season.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, dribbles the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)
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)