Bucks Notebook: Damian Lillard’s Debut, Free Throws and more

Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the court after being fouled during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the court after being fouled during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Bucks’ Fourth Quarter:

  • It was Giannis and the bench to start the quarter for the first two-ish minutes
  • Antetokounmpo took some bad shots in this game, including several threes.
  • Philly made a run and took a 102-94 lead with just under seven minutes to play
  • Bucks responded beautifully and showed reslience
  • Griffin threw in a random possession of zone following a 76ers’ timeout.

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  • Lillard took over down the stretch. He made a huge step-back three, but also made the right decisions with getting his teammates the ball.
  • It was a roller-coaster of a game with the Bucks flirting with disaster several times. Ultimately, Lillard’s closing ability is already paying dividends. This is a game they probably would’ve lost last year.