Damian Lillard claims that a rebound should be given to him because it was in his hands. Brook Lopez was awarded credit for it.

The Miami Heat (21-22) started their first game during Jimmy Butler’s second suspension with a blow-out loss against the Milwaukee Bucks (25-17) 125-96. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1.

The Milwaukee Bucks arrived in town just a few hours before tipoff, but they were still able to find their rhythm after six minutes.

Damian Lillard spoke after the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 loss to the L.A. Clippers. He praised James Harden for his performance and took aim at fans and members of the media for trying to suggest that Harden couldn't get it done anymore.

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks had an opportunity to rub even more salt on the floundering Miami Heat’s wounds. Damian Lillard has been a source of tension for the Heat regarding their current trade drama involving Jimmy Butler,

Damian Lillard had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame travel issues to beat the Miami Heat 125-96 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory. Lillard had appeared to get his fourth career triple-double before leaving with 3:57 remaining,

When Kel’el Ware was drafted 15th by the Miami Heat last June, it wasn’t certain when the Indiana product would break into Miami’s rotation — after all, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra focuses more on the game ahead than he presumes anything about the big picture.

Damian Lillard came up one rebound short of a triple-double, scoring 29 points and dishing 11 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 125-96 win over the visiting Miami Heat on Thursday night.Milw

Heat’s Larsson assesses his first NBA start and where he stands. And updates on Isaiah Stevens and Jimmy Butler.

After being snowbound in New Orleans, the Bucks got to Milwaukee on Thursday about two hours before game time — and then routed Miami.

The Heat are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games and would be looking over their shoulder if the bottom of the East wasn’t such a mess. With their season on the ropes, five of their last six losses have come by at least nine points.

For the second time in his career Damian Lillard comes to Portland as a member of the road team on Tuesday, Jan. 28 when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.