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  • Bobby Portis PF | MIL

    Bucks' Bobby Portis: Comes close to double-double

    Portis registered 19 points (8-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

    Portis is expected to continue playing off the bench even if Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains sidelined, as the veteran big man has proven to be very effective as a second-unit member. Portis has scored in double digits in his last 12 games, a span in which he's averaging 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 24.3 minutes per game off the bench.

  • Ryan Rollins SG | MIL

    Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 19 points in loss

    Rollins totaled 19 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to Cleveland.

    Rollins was a late addition to the injury report before Tuesday's game, but he suited up and was one of the Bucks' top performers. This was his eighth consecutive game putting up double-digit points, a span in which he's averaging 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists. He's one of the players who should be in line for an uptick in his usage rate as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains sidelined.

  • Kevin Porter PG | MIL

    Bucks' Kevin Porter: Posts double-double in loss

    Porter racked up 25 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

    Porter made his presence felt on both ends of the court Tuesday, notching his first double-double since Feb. 27 and his best scoring output since Feb. 24. The two blocks were also his best output since the All-Star break, though Porter isn't known for his defensive prowess. The sixth-year veteran, who should be in line for more minutes and a bigger role offensively due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), is averaging 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game since the break.

  • Sam Merrill SG | CLE

    Cavaliers' Sam Merrill: Efficient shooting performance

    Merrill notched 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 win over the Bucks.

    Merrill is expected to have a secondary role on offense in most games, but he was remarkably efficient in this win and was one of four Cleveland players who scored at least 17 points. Merrill was making his return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but since Jarrett Allen (knee) remains sidelined, Merrill has kept his place in the starting unit. The six-year veteran has started in each of his last eight appearances while averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 33.9 percent from deep.

  • Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Struggles with shot Tuesday

    Mitchell recorded 19 points (4-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-13 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 victory over Milwaukee.

    Mitchell posted a loaded line across the board, but his shooting numbers were poor, and the fact that he made 10 of his 13 shots from the charity stripe salvaged his scoring line a bit. This outing also snapped a three-game run in which Mitchell had scored at least 24 points each time, but he's still posting solid numbers since returning from a four-game absence due to a right groin strain. He's averaging 23.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game in six outings since coming back from the injury.

  • James Harden PG | CLE

    Cavaliers' James Harden: Scores 27 with full line

    Harden provided 27 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 win over Milwaukee.

    Harden was remarkably efficient throughout the game and was one of the top performers alongside Evan Mobley, who delivered a 27-point, 15-rebound double-double. Harden's numbers have regressed a bit since joining the Cavaliers, but that was to be expected, given he often shares the court with Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, two players who also have a handful of touches regularly. Harden is averaging 20.9 points, 7.3 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.

  • Nique Clifford SG | SAC

    Kings' Nique Clifford: Posts decent line in blowout loss

    Clifford finished with 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and seven assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 loss to the Spurs.

    Clifford logged the second-most minutes on the team during a lackluster performance from most of the squad. Clifford and Maxime Raynaud were the primary offensive catalysts during the blowout, and both players seem poised to be part of a youthful core that will likely remain on the roster when the team executes a complete overhaul. The 2025 first-round pick didn't do enough to make waves in the ROY race, but the Colorado State product has earned 20 starts this season and will likely continue that trend as the season winds down.

  • Spurs' Keldon Johnson: Scores 18 points in garbage time

    Johnson amassed 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 win over Sacramento.

    With the Spurs up by 31 points at halftime, the team cleared the bench and gave the first unit a rest. Johnson took advantage of the opportunity and posted 18 points in 20 minutes on the floor. Johnson has been able to do a lot with a little throughout the season and has been especially productive as a rebounder in limited action. Although he only registered one board in the blowout win, Johnson found success as a pure shooter in the victory. During his second season as a full-time backup, Johnson is averaging 12.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 69 games.

  • Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Plays only 22 minutes in victory

    Wembanyama provided 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 victory over the Kings.

    The Spurs were up by 31 points at halftime, and the team wasted no time sending its starters to the bench. Although the lack of playing time snapped Wembanyama's three-game double-double streak, he still took 14 shots, connecting on half of them.

  • De'Aaron Fox PG | SA

    Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Posts 15 points against former team

    Fox posted 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 victory over Sacramento.

    Fox enjoyed an accurate night on his former home court. Fox's results were much better than Stephon Castle's line, a trend that has happened more frequently as the season wears on. Although Fox logged his second consecutive game with fewer than 20 points, his diverse efforts in secondary categories have helped out his bottom line.

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