NBA Fans Disappointed With Damian Lillard's Performance In Bucks-Knicks Game

Damian Lillard played 34 minutes against the New York Knicks.

Nov 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The Bucks lost by a score of 116-94 to fall to 2-7 in their first nine games.

Another opportunity Sunday. pic.twitter.com/BDXTaqk8So

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 9, 2024

Damian Lillard finished with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists while shooting 6/15 from the field and 0/4 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

@JoestarJokic: "yeah I think the bad nights from dame are just too often for him to be a second option anymore. once every three games you’re left with one of the worst defensive player in the league"

yeah I think the bad nights from dame are just too often for him to be a second option anymore. once every three games you’re left with one of the worst defensive player in the league

— subscribe to the state of the league patreon (@JoestarJokic) November 9, 2024

@SnodgrassHolden: "It baffles my mind a team with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard can play this poorly"

It baffles my mind a team with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard can play this poorly

— Holden Snodgrass (@SnodgrassHolden) November 9, 2024

@patokeefe12: "Damian Lillard attempts his first 3-pointer of the game with 5:22 left in the 3rd quarter... and it's an airball."

Damian Lillard attempts his first 3-pointer of the game with 5:22 left in the 3rd quarter... and it's an airball.

— Pat O'Keefe (@patokeefe12) November 9, 2024

@DaveyDatitagain: "Lillard sucks. He should have taken over this game"

Lillard sucks. He should have taken over this game

— Davey (@DaveyDatitagain) November 9, 2024

@SwaggsMcFly: "Where is Damian Lillard?!?"

Where is Damian Lillard?!?

— SuperFly Jimmy Snukka (@SwaggsMcFly) November 9, 2024

@kvng_chux: "Today of all days, Damian Lillard decided not to shoot 3s🤧🤧"

Today of all days, Damian Lillard decided not to shoot 3s🤧🤧

— Seventh Son👑 (@kvng_chux) November 9, 2024

@RashadBirmingh1: "they should give up on Dame and trade him to the Heat and use the assets to trade for a better fit for Giannis"

they should give up on Dame and trade him to the Heat and use the assets to trade for a better fit for Giannis https://t.co/RxBCOlw0Y8

— Rashad Birmingham (@RashadBirmingh1) November 9, 2024

@TheHoopsAlerts: "The Bucks starting 5 made a combined 2 threes tonight…

Damian Lillard - 0/4
Taurean Prince - 1/3
Andre Jackson Jr - 1/3
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 0/1
Brook Lopez - 0/1

Just impossible to win like this."

The Bucks starting 5 made a combined 2 threes tonight…

Damian Lillard - 0/4
Taurean Prince - 1/3
Andre Jackson Jr - 1/3
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 0/1
Brook Lopez - 0/1

Just impossible to win like this. pic.twitter.com/3Y8tevYksz

— Hoops Alerts (@TheHoopsAlerts) November 9, 2024

The Bucks will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they host the Boston Celtics in Wisconsin.

Lillard is in his second season with the team.