Jerami Grant powers Portland to victory in Milwaukee

Jerami Grant posted a season-high 35 points, guiding the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-103 road victory and handing the Milwaukee Bucks their fifth consecutive defeat. This was a crucial bounce-back performance for James Borrego’s squad following a blowout loss to OKC, marking only their second win in seven games.

While Portland missed key players like Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija chipped in 22 points and Donovan Clingan added a double-double. Milwaukee remained without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to an adductor strain, relying unsuccessfully on Bobby Portis, Cole Anthony, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner.

The night also featured Damian Lillard’s emotional return to Milwaukee. Now back with Portland, the star guard received a standing ovation and shared a warm pregame moment with Antetokounmpo. As the Blazers regain momentum before hosting the Spurs in the NBA Cup, the struggling Bucks must look to regroup before visiting the rival Miami Heat.