Damian Lillard Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post After Cavs-Bucks Game

However, Donovan Mitchell nailed the game-winning shot right before the buzzer to give the Cavs a 114-113 victory.

Despite the loss, Lillard finished with 41 points, four rebounds, nine assists and one block while shooting 13/24 from the field and 10/15 from the three-point range in 39 minutes.

After the game, the All-Star point guard made a heartfelt post to Instagram.

Lillard wrote: "The greatest grandmother in the world turned 80 today. My entire family is in Oakland celebrating her and I couldn’t be there (‍♂️) … but I want to wish my girl a very special happy birthday! 8️⃣0️⃣"

Many fans reacted in the comments.

@madtownmeliss: "You showed out for her tonight though. Nice game. Happy Birthday to her."

@flockawitdawaka: "happy birthday. now find a way to get bobby portis off your team so you can actually win"

@keondrad: "happy birthday! 80 years is definitely no small feat. wishing her good health and more years ahead "

@newmoney345: "The way you balled today she would be proud"

The Bucks dropped to 1-5 in their first six games of the new season.

While the team has struggled, Lillard is averaging 26.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest while shooting 44.2% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range.

He is in his 13th NBA season (and second with the Bucks).