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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off the 2023 NBA season with a bang.?Their new superstar duo of prolific Damian Lillard and invincible Giannis Antetokounmpo took the field for the first time and played exceptionally well. The Bucks’ performance against the Philadelphia 76ers in this?contest?would go down in history. Damian Lillard put on a spectacular performance in his debut game for the Bucks?and?broke?a franchise record.

Due to that, the fans were extremely happy, and they showed their enthusiasm on social media.

Damian Lillard shines brightly during his debut

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Damian Lillard showed off his scoring skills in his highly anticipated debut, scoring 39 points. This astounding accomplishment set a new bar for Bucks rookies. Lillard’s scoring spree was a stunning showcase of his offensive prowess, cementing his position in Buck’s history. His?record-breaking debut did not end there. He went 17-for-17 from the charity stripe, equaling?Giannis Antetokounmpo for the franchise record for consecutive scored free throws in a single game.

Lillard’s ability to remain calm under pressure and convert on all of his free-throw tries is a tribute to his clutch play and an important?contribution to the Bucks’ triumph.

He even put up an Instagram post saying, “Since I had my children I never run from my fees. Happy as I ever been see that shit in my stills”. However, while Lillard was establishing records, Giannis was also carving his name in the franchise’s history books.

During the game, Giannis had 23 points and 13 rebounds, becoming the franchise’s career leader in successful baskets. With his seventh basket of the night, he surpassed the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Buck’s record of 5,902 made field goals.

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Lillard and Antetokounmpo’s first performance demonstrated the superstar duo’s enormous potential. They scored a total of 64 points on the night, shooting a collective 19-of-42 from the field. Their on-court chemistry promises to be a game-changer for the Bucks, perhaps elevating the team’s hopes for the 2023 season. This debut and duo even had the fans excited, and they expressed their excitement on social media.

Fans react to Lillard’s record-breaking debut

Damian Lillard proved his worth by breaking the debut points record of his franchise. Not only that, but his partnership with the Bucks star, Antetokounmpo, was a mesmerizing sight to watch. The fans loved every moment of the game and showed love to the debutant on social media.

One fan got so excited that he said, “MVP season loading?”

Lillard’s performance impressed another fan. He said, “Hate to say this as a warriors fan but it?s dame time and the best trio is Middleton Giannis and this man right here.”

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One fan started taunting Lillard’s haters and said, “they thought he would fall off after preseason, bro walked into game 1 with 39 ???”

Another fan loved watching the game and said, “Heck of a game. Glad to have you in Milwaukee. Let?s keep it going. ??”

However, there was a Portland Trail Blazers fan who said, “Really miss you in Portland.”

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The Bucks and their supporters have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future as Lillard and Antetokounmpo continue to make history on the floor.

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