The 8-time All-Star, who spent 11 seasons with the Blazers, plays his 1st game in the city since an offseason trade.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by an appreciative Portland crowd when he was introduced for Milwaukee’s game against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

With Anfernee Simons leading the way with 24 points, Portland withstood Milwaukee’s late rally to earn a 119-116 victory over Lillard and the Bucks.