This year’s NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco will feature an exciting new tournament format, highlighted by starters Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. Leading up to the event, Damian Lillard delivered a stellar performance for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Miami Heat on January 23, 2025.

Lillard scored 29 points, exceeding his projected total by nine, and achieved a double-double with nine rebounds and eleven assists. Playing for 35 minutes, he emerged as the game’s top scorer and assist leader. His exceptional performance was crucial in the Bucks’ commanding 125-93 victory, where they triumphed by an impressive margin of +32.