Oct 27, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard Made NBA History In Wizards-Bucks Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Nov 30, 2024 9:52 PM ET

On Saturday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are playing the Washington Wizards (at home) in Wisconsin.

Damian Lillard had 21 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 7/14 from the field and 5/8 from the three-point range in his first 27 minutes.

The All-Star point guard also made NBA history by moving ahead of Nick Van Exel (5,777) for 45th on the all-time assists list.

Following Van Exel, the next player for Lillard to pass will be Avery Johnson (5,846).

GIANNIS ➡️ DAME ➡️ GIANNIS @Bucks duo runs a beautiful give-and-go! pic.twitter.com/CmgiPDqOSZ
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2024

Lillard came into the night with averages of 26.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.7 assists per contest while shooting 44.1% from the field and 34.8% from the three-point range in his first 15 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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