Damian Lillard Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post After Wizards-Bucks Game

Damian Lillard made a post to Instagram after Saturday's victory.
Nov 20, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) looks on with head coach Doc Rivers during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Nov 20, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) looks on with head coach Doc Rivers during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks played the Washington Wizards (at home) in Wisconsin.

The Bucks won by a score of 124-114, as they are one of the hottest teams in the league.

All-Star point guard Damian Lillard finished the victory with 25 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and one block while shooting 8/18 from the field and 5/9 from the three-point range in 40 minutes.

Via The Milwaukee Bucks: "Last night was Giannis and Dame’s third game with 25+ points and 10+ assists each.

That’s the most in NBA history by any duo."

After the game, Lillard made a heartfelt post to Instagram with his children that had over 70,000 likes.

Lillard captioned his post: "Heart Full 🤞🏾"

Many fans left comments.

@oksycko: "where are the “dame isn’t happy in Milwaukee” people at, I see a lot of smiles in here 🐐"

@iampistolpete23: "Your a good dad, kids always got a smile on them when they are with you 👍🏼"

@ethanharrisnz: "Back in top form dame dolla"

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Nov 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) directs the offense while bringing the ball up court against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

The Bucks are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 10-9 record in their first 19 games.

They are 8-2 over their previous ten games and are also in the middle of a six-game winning streak.

Lillard is averaging 25.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.1% from the field and 36.1% from the three-point range in 16 games.

The Bucks will resume action on Tuesday when they visit the Detroit Pistons.


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Ben Stinar
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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.