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Portland defeated Milwaukee 115–103 on November 24 at Fiserv Forum, with Jeremiah Grant leading the Trail Blazers with 35 points and Deni Avdija adding 22 in a road victory that showcased Portland's offensive efficiency. The Blazers shot 45.6 percent from the field and connected on 18 three-pointers, while generating 24 assists on 115 points for an offensive rating of 120.4—a full 16 points per 100 possessions better than the Bucks' 104.1. Milwaukee's Bobby Portis scored 22 points and Cole Anthony chipped in 16, but the home team managed just 13 three-pointers on 44.2 percent shooting and committed 13 turnovers. Portland dominated the first half, outscoring Milwaukee 65–53 through two quarters, and held a defensive rating of 104.1 to limit the Bucks despite a late fourth-quarter push that saw Milwaukee outscore Portland 29–20 in the final frame. The Trail Blazers' 48 rebounds and balanced ball movement proved decisive in a performance that underscored their capacity to win on the road against playoff-caliber opponents.
