Lillard, who requested a trade to the Heat during the 2023 offseason before eventually being traded to the Bucks, was sensational. Lillard led the way for the Bucks, finishing with 37 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field,

After trailing by 22 points against the Bucks, the Miami Heat almost completed their comeback. Damian Lillard was too much to overcome.

Damian Lillard scored 37 points and handed out 12 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game.