Damian Lillard has not played well in those last few games, either. In the last five games, he's shooting just 32.5 percent from the field. It has been a struggle for him to get the ball in the hoop. That is a major issue for the Bucks because that is the main reason why they traded for Lillard.

The acquisition of Damian Lillard in 2023 was supposed to bring the Bucks back into title contention, but they've had just one first-round exit to show for it. Sports Illustrated predicts the Bucks cut bait and recoup some meaningful assets in a three-team deal featuring the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings.

The Trail Blazers had a big win over the Bucks and Billups let everyone know why they were able to get the win.