Portis registered 22 points (9-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 victory over the Magic.
After a modest start to the season, Portis has gotten things going in the right direction over the past two games. He has played at least 30 minutes in each of the two games, averaging 22.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 2.0 blocks and 3.5 three-pointers. While he won't be this good every night, it is clear that what he had been doing in the previous weeks was largely below expectations.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Shines in season-best outing
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Portis provided 23 points (9-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 win over Brooklyn.
Portis was nearly perfect from the field and shot a perfect mark from deep in Sunday's victory, leading all bench players in scoring and rebounds while finishing as one of three Bucks players with 20 or more points. Portis, who also tallied a team-high-tying trio of blocks, set season-high marks in both scoring and shots made from three. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark in three outings, with two of those instances coming in a bench role.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Dishes season-high six assists
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Portis added eight points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 122-106 win over Chicago.
While Portis was not particularly efficient from the field, he found other ways to contribute and ended the game with his season high in assists (six). Portis continues to be a key contributor for Milwaukee off the bench, averaging 13.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 steals across 24.0 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Drops 21 points in return
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Portis ended Saturday's 115-114 loss to the Hornets with 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes.
Despite battling through a right elbow contusion that kept him out of Wednesday's win over the Pistons, Portis returned Saturday and was the third-leading scorer for the Bucks behind Taurean Prince (23) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (22). Portis has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.8 points and 8.3 rebounds over 24.1 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Unexpectedly active for Saturday
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Portis (elbow) is available for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Portis has been upgraded from doubtful all the way to available Saturday despite dealing with a right elbow contusion. Across his last five appearances, Portis is averaging 15.2 points and 8.8 rebounds in 24.8 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Unlikely for Saturday
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Coach Doc Rivers said Friday that Portis (elbow) probably won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Hornets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis is dealing with a right elbow contusion and can be considered doubtful for Saturday after missing Wednesday's overtime win over the Pistons. If the big man misses a second consecutive contest, Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Out Wednesday with elbow issue
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Portis has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a right elbow contusion, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis hadn't appeared on Milwaukee's initial injury report before he was unexpectedly ruled out approximately 90 minutes before tipoff. Starting center Brook Lopez has logged at least 35 minutes in three of Milwaukee's last six games, and a similar workload may be in store with Portis unavailable. The Bucks could also need Taurean Prince to pick up extra minutes at power forward, while rookie Tyler Smith could be a candidate to enter the rotation.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Productive off bench Tuesday
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Portis finished with 17 points (8-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt) and eight rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 99-85 victory over the Raptors.
The veteran big continues to struggle from beyond the arc, but Portis still managed to post solid numbers on the night. He's drained multiple threes only once in 11 games to begin the season, shooting a career-low 24.3 percent from downtown, but Portis has maintained a decent fantasy floor with 12.9 points and 8.2 boards a contest.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Bounces back in loss
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Portis notched 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 113-107 loss to the Celtics.
The 29-year-old forward led the bench in scoring in a bounce-back game, during which he also finished as the club's second-highest scorer behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (43). Portis has been inconsistent while shooting 45.4 percent from the field, which would be his lowest mark during his tenure in Milwaukee. Through 10 regular-season outings, the big man has averaged 12.5 points and 8.2 rebounds across 25.1 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Shooting struggles in loss
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Portis posted four points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Friday's 116-94 loss to New York.
For the first time in eight appearances, Portis failed to make multiple baskets and ended up playing a season-low 17 minutes. Given his role, Portis' production tends to fluctuate, and given he averaged 13.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks over his first eight games, it's safe to say the veteran forward will bounce back eventually.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Logs 19 points from bench
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Portis supplied 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and six rebounds in 27 minutes during Thursday's 123-100 win over Utah.
After a night with the first unit in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Portis returned to the bench to resume his typical sixth-man role with the offense. His 21/18 double-double against the Cavaliers on Monday represented his most impressive double-double line in recent memory, matching an 18-rebound total he accrued during the first round of the 2023-24 NBA Playoffs. Portis' overall numbers will remain solid with the second unit.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Slides to bench Thursday
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Portis will retreat to the bench in Thursday's game against the Jazz.
The 29-year-old forward produced a stellar performance while getting the start for Giannis Antetokounmpo (thigh) in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland, during which he posted 21 points (10-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds, three blocks and one assist in 39 minutes. With Antetokounmpo back in the lineup, Portis will slide to the bench and receive his normal workload in the second unit.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Massive double-double in defeat
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Portis ended Monday's 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers with 21 points (10-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds, three blocks and one assist in 39 minutes.
While filling in for Giannis Antetokounmpo (thigh) in the starting five, Portis posted a monster double-double with a season high in both points and rebounds. The big man has remained a mostly consistent option off the bench thus far, leading a second unit that has had its fair share of struggles through seven regular-season games. Aside from his rebounding, Portis' best ability in fantasy is his availability, and he has played in 65 or more regular-season contests in each of his last five seasons. The 29-year-old has averaged 12.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks while shooting 47.6 percent from the field across 26.3 minutes per game thus far.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Starting Monday
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Portis is in the Bucks' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Portis will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to Giannis Antetokounmpo being sidelined with an adductor strain. Through the first six games of the campaign, Portis is averaging 11.0 points on 47.6 percent shooting, 7.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 24.2 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Plays season-low 19 minutes
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Portis contributed four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 119-108 loss to the Celtics.
This was Portis' worst performance of the young season, resulting in just 19 minutes off the bench. He was productive in his previous three games, however, so fantasy managers should brush this off as a simple off night for the veteran forward. For the season, he's hitting 51.3 percent of his shots from the field.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Double-double off bench
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Portis closed with 16 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Sunday's 115-102 loss to Brooklyn.
Portis logged his first double-double of the season Sunday, and he finished as the Bucks' third-leading scorer behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (22) and Damian Lillard (21). Portis will continue to be the first big man off the bench for the Bucks this season behind Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Portis (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers.
As expected, Portis is good to go for the regular season after resting during the Bucks' preseason finale. The veteran finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting last year, trailing Naz Reid and Malik Monk.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Won't play in preseason finale
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Portis (rest) is inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis has been one of the best players in the preseason throughout the league, and he's getting the night off in the final tune-up before the start of the regular season next Wednesday. Portis will open the 2024-25 regular season as the Bucks' primary frontcourt backup.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Performs well in reserve role
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Portis compiled 23 points (8-9 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and an assist across 15 minutes in Thursday's 107-102 loss to the Lakers.
Portis drilled a flurry of threes during his time on the floor and nailed all five of his attempts. He matched that feat just once last season, so although Portis can be counted on to take some shots from long range, Thursday's result was an outlier event. Portis led the team in scoring and is expected to play a sixth-man role once again this season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Scores team-high 16 points
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Portis delivered 16 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound and an assist across 14 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 120-87 preseason loss to the Pistons.
Portis was efficient with his shot and made the most of his minutes, though it's not like he's competing for a role. Portis will operate as the Bucks' sixth man and plug-in starter whenever there's a frontcourt player unavailable due to his versatility on both ends of the court. He figures to see steady minutes off the bench once the Bucks open the regular season against the 76ers on Sep. 23.
