Arguably the greatest offensive talent to ever don the Portland Trail Blazers’ black-and-red threads, Damian Lillard brought the emotion — and a little elevation — in his return to Rip City. Opting for a go-to pick-and-roll to hunt out an advantageous matchup, the new Milwaukee Bucks star speeds up for a swift blow-by dribble before gliding through the air for a hanging one-handed flush, bringing his former hometown crowd to its feet. Lillard’s homecoming went without a victory, but the Blazers’ No. 1 all-time scorer had no issue bringing highlights in waves, pouring in 25 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and three triples on January 31, 2024. · Feb 1, 2024