Damian Lillard Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post After Cavs-Bucks Game

Bucks star Damian Lillard made an Instagram post after Saturday's game.

Jan 31, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) embraces Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) after a game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in Wisconsin.

Damian Lillard made a shot to give the Bucks the lead with less than ten seconds remaining.

DAME TIME! pic.twitter.com/HOc4VECj7r

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 3, 2024

However, Donovan Mitchell nailed the game-winning shot right before the buzzer to give the Cavs a 114-113 victory.

HEEEEEE KNOCKS IT DOWN! @spidadmitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/JuHojWlqmR

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 3, 2024

Despite the loss, Lillard finished with 41 points, four rebounds, nine assists and one block while shooting 13/24 from the field and 10/15 from the three-point range in 39 minutes.

After the game, the All-Star point guard made a heartfelt post to Instagram.

Lillard wrote: "The greatest grandmother in the world turned 80 today. My entire family is in Oakland celebrating her and I couldn’t be there (🤦🏾‍♂️) … but I want to wish my girl a very special happy birthday! 💐🥂🎁🎊🎈🎉8️⃣0️⃣"

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Many fans reacted in the comments.

@madtownmeliss: "You showed out for her tonight though. Nice game. Happy Birthday to her."

@flockawitdawaka: "happy birthday. now find a way to get bobby portis off your team so you can actually win"

@keondrad: "happy birthday! 80 years is definitely no small feat. wishing her good health and more years ahead 💕"

@newmoney345: "The way you balled today she would be proud"

Nov 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

The Bucks dropped to 1-5 in their first six games of the new season.

While the team has struggled, Lillard is averaging 26.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest while shooting 44.2% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range.

He is in his 13th NBA season (and second with the Bucks).