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Damian Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

Damian Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

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.
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Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard's former team took a bit of the shine off his gala homecoming. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.
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Sengun and the Rockets take on Barnes and the Raptors

Toronto Raptors (17-30, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (22-25, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets host the Toronto Raptors in non-conference play.
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Cleveland visits Memphis following Mitchell's 45-point outing

Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 219.
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Young and Atlanta take on Phoenix in non-conference play

Phoenix Suns (28-20, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (20-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns visit the Atlanta Hawks in a non-conference matchup.
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Cunningham and Detroit take on the Clippers in non-conference play

Los Angeles Clippers (31-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (6-41, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Detroit Pistons in a non-conference matchup.
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New Orleans plays San Antonio for conference showdown

New Orleans Pelicans (27-21, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (10-38, 15th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m.
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Washington hosts Miami on 9-game home slide

Miami Heat (25-23, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-38, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to break its nine-game home slide with a win against Miami.
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Minnesota plays Orlando in non-conference matchup

Orlando Magic (25-23, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (34-14, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in non-conference play.
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Denver faces Portland, seeks 6th straight home win

Portland Trail Blazers (15-33, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (33-16, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m.
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