JANUARY 31, 2024 • NBA.COM
Damian Lillard returns to Portland with 'a lot of love' for the Trail Blazers Damian 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 return Damian Lillard makes his return to Portland on Wednesday night and he anticipates a warm welcome despite forcing his way out of town in the...
JANUARY 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Julian Strawther - Still out Strawther (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Impact Strawther 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.
JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Dealing with back pain Jokic is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City due to lower back pain.
Impact Jokic 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.
JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Despite loss, Doc Rivers lays foundation for what he wants the Bucks to be We'll see if the changes in Milwaukee pay off, but it seems like the Bucks have a coach who is unafraid to make them.
JANUARY 30, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Non-stop production Antetokounmpo 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.
Impact Antetokounmpo 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.
JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Career-best season continues Murray 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.
Impact Murray 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.
JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
