Lillard notches 39 points and triumphs in Bucks debut

Ever since the Bucks traded for Damian Lillard in the past month, the franchise supported Dame to be himself when he plays for them, suggesting that he take control of matches in the crucial moments.

? THURSDAY’S FINAL SCORES ?

Damian Lillard scores 39 and leads the @Bucks to the win in his Milwaukee debut!

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 23 PTS, 13 REB
Brook Lopez: 13 PTS (5/7 FGM), 3 3PM
Bobby Portis: 10 PTS, 6 REB
Tyrese Maxey: 31 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST pic.twitter.com/YRHYgjXtO8

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So, Dame’s debut for the organization on Thursday night happened exactly as the Bucks had thought. Lillard notched 39 points – a record for points in a 1^st match with the organization – including Milwaukee’s final 11 points in the 4^th quarter to secure his team’s 118-117 campaign-opening triumph against the Philadelphia 76ers.

“I’ve communicated more than enough with guys, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo, that I understand what was expected of me to do on the court,” Dame shared after the victory. “They’re supporting me to be the person to take control, make decisions, and had the pole position role about what’s going to happen next in the crucial periods of the games.”