Lillard scored 29 points and went 10 of 10 from the free-throw line after missing time due to a calf strain and illness.

Lillard (illness) ended Saturday's 116-111 loss to the Bulls with 29 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes. Lillard was back in action Saturday ...

Lillard ended Saturday's 116-111 loss to the Bulls with 29 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 35 minutes. Lillard took a larger role on offense Saturday ...

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The Cavs have won their last four with the third one coming against the NBA Cup champion Bucks, 124-101, in Cleveland.

BOTTOM LINE: Washington travels to Milwaukee looking to end its 10-game road skid. The Bucks are 12-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee is 2-3 in one-possession games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are rolling, and the Milwaukee Bucks have won 13 of their past 16 games.

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