Portis posted 15 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 109-94 victory over the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Portis remained in the starting lineup for Game 1, filling the vacant spot left by Giannis Antetkounmpo (calf). While he is certainly not a like-for-like replacement, Portis is more than capable of producing, especially on the offensive end. With Antetokounmpo likely to miss at least another game, Portis should continue to serve as the second or third option on offense for the time being.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Tallies double-double in loss
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Portis had 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 113-88 loss to the Magic.
Portis earned his third straight start in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), leading all Bucks in rebounds to go along with a team-high-tying point total in the lone double-double of the contest. Portis has stepped up nicely for Milwaukee to round out the regular season, posting a double-double in four of the final eight games of the year.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Good to go
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Portis (rest) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Portis, Brook Lopez (rest) and Khris Middleton (ankle) have all been upgraded from questionable to available, while Damian Lillard (adductor) has been downgraded to out and will join Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines. With Antetokounmpo out again, Portis should remain in the first unit after posting 30 points (14-18 FG), nine rebounds, five steals and three assists as a starter during Wednesday's win over Orlando.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Questionable for Friday
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Portis is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder due to rest.
Portis has been anchoring the second unit all season long, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined, the former started Wednesday's win over the Magic, posting 30 points (14-18 FG, 2-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and five steals in 30 minutes. If Portis rests Friday, Jae Crowder or Danilo Gallinari could be in line to see more minutes in the final two games of the regular season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Gets starting nod
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Portis is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.
Portis will replace Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Portis tallied 27 points, seven rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes during his only other start this season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Drops 24 points in loss
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Portis closed Sunday's 122-109 loss to New York with 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes.
This was a terrific showing for Portis as he continues to impress off the bench. Over his last four games, Portis has put together averages of 18.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Scores 19 points off bench
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Portis posted 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 111-101 loss to the Grizzlies.
Portis continues to strengthen his candidacy as the Sixth Man of the Year with another strong two-way showing. Portis is ending the campaign on a very strong note for the Bucks, and his role tends to grow whenever one of the starters is not available. Portis has averaged 15.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and a combined 1.4 steals-plus-blocks across 25.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break, making him one of the most effective per-minute bench players in the NBA.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Rebounding reinforcements
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Portis closed Tuesday's 128-124 double-overtime loss to the Lakers with 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and one steal over 30 minutes.
Portis and Giannis Antetokounmpo (29 points, 21 rebounds) combined to account for 55.7 percent of Milwaukee's rebounds as a team -- although Los Angeles still won the rebounding battle 69 to 61. Tuesday represents a quintessential performance of the best Portis brings off Milwaukee's bench, contributing via efficient scoring, reliable floor spacing and two-way rebounding energy.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Monster game in reserve vs. Boston
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Portis finished with 24 points (11-20 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds and one block over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 122-119 loss to the Celtics.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) sidelined for the second straight game, Portis ate up the forward minutes off the bench and registered his 12th double-double of the season. It was a nice follow-up from his 31-point performance Sunday against the Suns, though Milwaukee wasn't able to come away with the win Wednesday. Portis is averaging 17.6 points on 54.0 percent shooting (including 48.1 percent from three on 3.0 3PA/G) and 9.1 rebounds over 26.3 minutes per game in March.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Ties season scoring high
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Portis closed with 31 points (13-20 FG, 5-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals across 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 140-129 victory over the Suns.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) out, Portis thrived off the bench. The double-double was the 11th of the season for Portis while the 31 points tied his best scoring performance of the season -- he also erupted for 31 against the Pistons on Dec. 16. The 29-year-old big has hit for at least 20 points four times in the last 10 games as the Bucks' primary second-unit threat, a stretch in which he's averaging 16.9 points, 8.5 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.9 steals while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Strong showing off bench Wednesday
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Portis had 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 125-90 loss to the Warriors.
The veteran big has re-emerged as a key member of the Bucks' second unit, scoring at least 20 points in three of the last five games and delivering double-digit points in 12 straight contests. Over the latter stretch, Portis is averaging 16.6 points, 7.8 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.4 threes while shooting 52.2 percent from the floor and 42.5 percent from long distance
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Goes for 28 points off bench
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Portis contributed 28 points (12-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Monday's 113-106 win over the Clippers.
The Bucks didn't have Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) for this one, and even though Portis continued playing his regular role off the bench, he was one of the team's best performers, finishing second in scoring behind Damian Lillard while being an absolute force on the glass. It's clear playing off the bench or starting doesn't affect Portis' fantasy upside, and the veteran forward remains a productive player who can produce double-doubles when given enough minutes. Over his last 10 appearances, he's averaging 16.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 steals across 24.1 minutes per game off the bench.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Flirts with double-double in win
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Portis finished Friday's 113-97 win over the Bulls with 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 26 minutes.
While it wasn't a stellar shooting night for Portis, he provided solid rebound totals in the win and finished second behind Giannis Antetokounmpo in the category. He's had a nice three-game run with the second unit, averaging 15..3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals over the span.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Double-double from second unit
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Portis provided 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 111-99 win over Charlotte.
It's the ninth double-double of the season for Portis, who saw his usage and production increase in February. Over 12 games, the 29-year-old forward averaged 15.3 points, 7.4 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.2 steals in only 26.0 minutes a contest, emerging as a key piece of the Bucks' experienced second unit.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Productive off bench Tuesday
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Portis racked up 21 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 123-85 victory over Charlotte.
Portis continues to make a huge impact off the bench for the Bucks, and this was his eighth consecutive game with double-digit points. Over that eight-game stretch, Portis is averaging 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.3 blocks per contest. Those numbers are good enough to make him valuable in all fantasy formats despite his bench role.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Continues solid play off bench
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Portis closed with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.
Portis scored in double figures for a fifth straight game and added at least seven rebounds for the fourth time during that stretch. The veteran backup has seen a slight drop in production compared to last year, but he's still a vital part of Milwaukee's rotation, especially if Khris Middleton (ankle) remains sidelined following the All-Star break.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Subpar despite big win
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Portis provided 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during Monday's 112-95 victory over the Nuggets.
Portis has shot an uncharacteristically low 40.8 percent from the field across his last four games, dipping his season average to 49.2 percent on 10.3 shots per game. Nonetheless, he continues bringing valued spacing and bucket-getting with size while ranking in the 83rd percentile among all bigs in defensive rebounding rate this season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Coming off bench
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Portis will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Although Brook Lopez (personal) is out again, the Bucks are rolling with Robin Lopez as their starting center Tuesday. Portis had one of his best games of the season Sunday against the Jazz, producing 27 points (11-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and three steals over 36 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Puts up 27 points in loss
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Portis totaled 27 points (11-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and three steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-108 loss to the Jazz.
Portis moved into the starting lineup for the first time this season in place of Brook Lopez, who missed the contest for personal reasons. Portis responded with one of his best games of the campaign, knocking down four triples en route to 27 points. He added a season-high three steals and seven boards to reward daily fantasy players who added him to their lineups. Portis has shown the ability to produce well as a reserve, but if Lopez misses additional time and Portis continues to start in his place, the latter is likely to have a short-term spike in value.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Enters starting lineup
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Portis will start Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Portis will make his first start of the season with Brook Lopez (personal) out of the lineup. Portis has been playing well of late, averaging 12.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He will look to continue his strong play in a starting role.
