Damian Lillard was out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ last game, and so was LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. But wait, what else is common between them? Both NBA stars are keeping their social media fans engaged on the internet.
Recently, during an Instagram interaction, the Bucks guard humorously took to his official account to tease Ball. He shared a reel on his story that Overtime initially posted, featuring a LaMelo Ball lookalike making dunks. Damie captioned the post, “Aww hell no.”
Funny enough, Overtime actually tagged the account that first uploaded the video. And his name was too good to be missed out; it was ‘Meloo.’ The lookalike was seen donning a Hornets jersey and imitating Ball’s signature moves. However, the comical timing was on point, as Ball has recently had his own struggles with injury.
But things are now at peace for him. After missing the previous game due to injury management for a left calf issue, he has been cleared and is no longer on the team’s injury report. This is a welcome return, considering that LaMelo has struggled with consistency in his appearances this season. He has already missed eight of the team’s 28 games.
On the other hand, the Bucks are feeling hopeful about Lillard’s recent calf strain. They believe he won’t be out for long. He missed Friday’s game against Cleveland, but he still played well in the NBA Cup final and scored 23 points, even though he felt some discomfort.
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Doc Rivers Pointed Out Damian Lillard For Bobby Portis’ Major Missing
With 13 seasons under his belt, Lillard has been an important player, and getting him back would be great news for the Bucks as they move forward this season. However, the team composition looks fine for the men in white and green. They had an exciting winning edge over the Washington Wizards.
During the game, Bobby Portis really shined with his career-high 34 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the Bucks’ 112-101 victory. With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Portis stepped up and also dished out eight assists and went just two short of a triple-double. While cheering from the bench, Damian Lillard playfully nudged Portis, letting him know he was close to getting that triple-double.
Unfortunately, this little comment threw Portis off his game, and he ended up missing the mark, which Bucks coach Doc Rivers pointed out after the game.
“If Dame hadn’t have told (Bobby) that he had two assists left for a triple-double, he probably would have gotten a triple-double,” Rivers said.
Bobby Portis tonight:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 22, 2024
34 POINTS
10 REBOUNDS
8 ASSISTS
6 THREES
3 STEALS
14/21 FG
No Giannis or Dame? No Problem. pic.twitter.com/ogL8ypg858
Portis took it all in stride, laughing about how Lillard’s words messed with his rhythm. He joked that if Lillard had kept quiet, he might have actually achieved the triple-double. Despite missing that milestone, Portis has continued to be a key player for the Bucks. He is averaging solid numbers this season and making a strong case for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
