The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 115-103. Both teams were shorthanded in this contest, but it gave the Blazers a glimpse of just how bad this Bucks roster is without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee's superstar has missed three consecutive games due to a left adductor strain, and the Bucks unsurprisingly now have an active five-game losing streak.
Blazers general manager Joe Cronin bet against the Bucks' long-term outlook when he ultimately decided to trade Lillard to Milwaukee over his preferred landing spot with the Miami Heat. Let's revisit the deal that's becoming increasingly lopsided:
- Bucks receive: Damian Lillard
- Blazers receive: Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Jrue Holiday, 2029 first-round pick (via Bucks), two first-round pick swaps (via Bucks, 2028 and 2030)
- Suns receive: Grayson Allen, Keon Johnson, Nassir Little, Jusuf Nurkic
Blazers set to capitalize on Bucks' inevitable downfall
Looking at the state of the current Bucks roster, it's hard to believe they won a championship in 2021.