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Damian Lillard Sends Message on Warriors Star Stephen Curry

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dibyendu Mondal | Last updated Apr 14, 2025 10:00 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks won their game against the Detroit Pistons on April 13, ending the season with eight straight wins. They will enter the first round of playoffs hoping to continue this form against the Indiana Pacers.

Damian Lillard has been attending the games, signaling his steady recovery. He is expected to return in time for the first round after suffering from a blood-clot injury.

Lillard recently came on to the first episode of "Eye for the Game" hosted by Austin Rivers, talking about his Portland Trail Blazers days. Discussing his biggest rival, Lillard pointed towards Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry.

"I would say Steph," Lillard said when asked about who his biggest competitor is. "I've played more playoff series against Steph, and obviously being in the West, we played against each other all of those times. We played them in the preseason."

"With Steph, it's always like Steph was... He took off, and I was like, I'm chasing... I want what he has. He's winning the championship. Everybody's talking about what he's doing, so like I was very competitive with Steph, especially in those years where I'm like, 'No, I can do that too.'" He added.

"I'm just happy he didn't break my Bucks career high."

Dame with the postgame praise for Pat. pic.twitter.com/s0iUJoxOCI
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 13, 2025

Rivers pointed out that Curry and Lillard both have the same style of play. They share a profound connection to Oakland, California—Lillard's hometown and the former home of Curry's Golden State Warriors.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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