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Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard’s historic feat wasted in loss to Chicago Bulls

The The Milwaukee Bucks are showing some decline fit again. After silencing the critics with an incredible performance in the 2024 NBA Cup, culminating with a victory in Las Vegas over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bucks are once again struggling with consistency.

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Since the end of the NBA Cup, they are just 2-3. Moreover, after defeats against the Brooklyn Nets (111:105) and the Chicago Bulls (116:111), they are on a two-game losing streak.

Saturday’s loss to the Bulls also wasted time an incredible effort from star point guard Damian Lillardwho accomplished a feat that had never been done before in the franchise’s history.

By StatMuza: :

Damian Lillard tonight:

29 points

6 REB

11 AST (0 TOV)

First Buck in franchise history with multiple games 10/25 at 0 TOV.

Damian Lillard had a fantastic performance during the Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to the Bulls

December 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee guard Damian Lillard (0) passes the ball against the Bulls in the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Either way, it was a spectacular performance by Lillard. Despite dominating the ball and he dominated dribblinghe managed to avoid handing the ball to the Bulls. As a team, the Bucks committed only seven turnovers.

Lillard had to try very difficult against the Bulls, and his partner and Bucks forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo, was sidelined due to illness for the fourth consecutive time. So far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Lillard is averaging 25.9 points, 7.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 turnovers per game.

Meanwhile, Brook Lopez scored 22 points against the Bulls and Khris Middleton added 21 points for the Bucks, who dropped to 16-14.

Lillard and the Bucks will try to avoid three losses when they face the Indiana Pacers on the road next Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard and Adidas
December 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Lillard (0) dribbles during the 3rd quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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