Damian Lillard scores 25 points in return to Trail Blazers
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Damian Lillard made his much-anticipated return to the Portland Trail Blazers on October 22, 2026, scoring 25 points and hitting six 3-pointers in a game against the Phoenix Suns. This marked Lillard's first regular-season game since rejoining the Trail Blazers in the summer of 2025, following his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard's performance sparked enthusiasm among fans who welcomed him back to Portland. Details about the game's outcome and further statistics are still pending.
- •Lillard scored 25 points and made six 3-pointers.
- •This is Lillard's first game back with the Trail Blazers.
- •The game against the Suns is currently ongoing.
- •Fans gave Lillard an enthusiastic welcome in Portland.
- •Lillard returned to Portland after playing with the Bucks.
- 7:33 AMESPN NBA — Lillard gets enthusiastic welcome in first game back with Trail Blazers
"Damian Lillard played his first regular-season game since returning to Portland in the summer of 2025, scoring 25 points with six 3s in a rout of Phoenix.
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