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NBA Twitter reacts to Damian Lillard’s 39-point debut with the Bucks: ‘New Shaq and Kobe’
Damian Lillard dropped 39 points and eight rebounds in his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks as they won a 118-117 thriller against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo added a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Dame’s first game with the Bucks and Milwaukee’s win over Philly.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME, DAMIAN LILLARD?!
He's got 37 in his debut 🤯 pic.twitter.com/TS44KR2MOz
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2023
DAMIAN LILLARD IN HIS BUCKS DEBUT:
39 POINTS
8 REBOUNDS
4 ASSISTS pic.twitter.com/wyAIXKavOn— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 27, 2023
Damian Lillard Bucks debut:
39 PTS
8 REB
0 TOV
17-17 FTThe most points ever in a Bucks debut. https://t.co/YxVqGYIn7i
— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 27, 2023
BUCKS WIN.
DAMIAN LILLARD SCORES 39 POINTS IN HIS BUCKS DEBUT.
39 POINTS
8 REBOUNDS
4 ASSISTS
17-17 FT
0 TURNOVERS— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) October 27, 2023
“Dad what was Damian Lillard’s Bucks debut like?” pic.twitter.com/0A3AXwNTpf
— Nathan (@NathanJH31) October 27, 2023
No words needed from Damian Lillard as he walks off 1-0 with the Bucks 💯
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/L4DCVrDEJx
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 27, 2023
Heat fans watching Damian Lillard drop 39 tonight: pic.twitter.com/RU8qugXy4U
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) October 27, 2023
Bucks fans after Damian Lillard's 39-point debut pic.twitter.com/BxfEZSPN1M
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 27, 2023
Giannis after Damian Lillard torch Embiid and the Sixers pic.twitter.com/dkq20hMcF3
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 27, 2023
This why you don’t take Tyler Herro and bench players for a guy like Damian Lillard. He’s a different beast when the pressures on. His worth you’ll only truly understand unless he’s on your team.
— Blazers Palace (@blazers_palace) October 27, 2023
Damian Lillard right now pic.twitter.com/WVpJDvQSsk
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 27, 2023
Great debut by Damian Lillard. Great fight by the Sixers without HIM.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) October 27, 2023
That was an absolutely PERFECT debut for Dame Lillard in Milwaukee.
39 points including 14 points in the 4th quarter to close out the game.
He hit every big shot and took pressure off of Giannis. The Bucks have the closer they’ve needed for years. #FearTheDeer
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 27, 2023
“LaVar, what’s the Bucks record in the Damian Lillard era?!?!” pic.twitter.com/GoYEVNjLIq
— Rohan Katti (@RKattiJr) October 27, 2023
39 for Lillard in Bucks debut. Tough pill to swallow. Would advise against watching Milwaukee games; side effects include nausea and exasperation.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) October 27, 2023
DAMIAN LILLARD IS A MILWAUKEE BUCK. LOOK OUT.
— Dan Shafer (@DanRShafer) October 27, 2023
Damn @Dame_Lillard! You ain’t have to dame us like that but you did! 😩😩😩
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) October 27, 2023
New Shaq and Kobe. Great start💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/G0X6Ecdo85
— Wofaase👿 (@wofaase_) October 27, 2023
