Portis had 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block over 27 minutes off the bench during Friday's 139-118 victory over New Orleans.
The veteran forward produced his second straight double-double and his ninth of the season. Portis has looked good in five games since returning from a bruised hip, averaging 13.4 points, 6.2 boards, 1.8 threes, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc over that stretch.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Provides ample bench support
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Portis collected 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 110-93 win over the Thunder.
Portis bounced back from a dud Wednesday against the Magic, as he was held to four points, two rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes. He looked rejuvenated Thursday night by leading the Milwaukee bench in scoring. Portis also paced the team on the defensive end with four steals, his best effort through 51 games this season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Scores 21 points in victory
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Portis posted 21 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Friday's 105-99 win over Indiana.
Portis returned from a two-game absence due to a right hip contusion and was one of three Bucks players to score 20-plus points. The veteran big man reached the 20-point threshold for the first time since Jan. 2, though he has scored at least 15 in five of his last seven appearances. He was also effective from beyond the arc after having shot just 20.0 percent from downtown over his previous three appearances (all starts), during which he averaged 14.7 points in 36.3 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Won't start in return
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Portis (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers but is not in the starting lineup.
Portis started each of his last three appearances prior to his two-game absence due to a right hip contusion. However, he'll come off the bench Friday. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, the veteran big man has averaged 13.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Will play Friday
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Portis (hip) will play in Friday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Portis is returning from a two-game absence with a bruised right hip. Jericho Sims now has a major obstacle to overcome for minutes Friday, though Kyle Kuzma (calf) is out. Portis has scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 outings, averaging 14.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 29.1 minutes per game during that span.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Questionable for Friday
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Portis (hip) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Portis has missed the past two games, but it looks like there's a chance he could return Friday. If Portis can get back on the court, there would be fewer minutes available for Andre Jackson and Pete Nance.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Another absence coming
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Portis (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans.
Portis will be sidelined for his second straight game, with his next chance to return coming Friday against the Pacers. Portis' name has surfaced in the rumor mill, but it's unclear if the Bucks are simply being cautious with this injury.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Won't play Tuesday
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Portis (hip) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Portis is up against a quick turnaround if he wants to return to action Wednesday versus the Pelicans. Pete Nance should be thrust into a more sizable role in the frontcourt Tuesday, with Gary Trent also being an option for increased playing time.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Not expected to play Tuesday
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Portis (hip) is unlikely to play Tuesday against Chicago, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis is officially listed as questionable on the team's injury report, but it seems he's trending in the wrong direction. The team should have the final word on his availability shortly.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Iffy for Tuesday
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Portis is questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls with a right hip contusion.
This is a new issue for Portis, and it's not a good sign for his availability that he's being added to the injury report this late. Plus, this game is the front end of a back-to-back set. If Portis is unable to give it a go, the Bucks could lean more on Kyle Kuzma and Pete Nance.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Pulls down dozen boards in loss
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Portis racked up eight points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 107-79 loss to Boston.
Making his third straight start, Portis struggled to find his shot but ripped down a dozen boards for the second time in that span. The veteran forward has seen a bigger workload of late, and over his last 10 games (four starts) Portis is averaging 14.1 points, 7.6 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.8 threes in 29.0 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Sniffs triple-double in start
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Portis provided 17 points (8-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 139-122 loss to the 76ers.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sidelined, Portis stepped into the starting five and recorded his seventh double-double of the season. The veteran big man grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds, matching his season high. He also dished out a team-high-tying eight assists, finishing one shy of his season high. Portis should continue to see increased run for as long as Antetokounmpo is sidelined.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Starting Tuesday
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Portis is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the 76ers.
Joining Portis in the first unit for Tuesday's game will be Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner. Over six starts this season, Portis has produced averages of 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Productive off bench in loss
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Portis ended with 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 37 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-102 loss to Oklahoma City.
The veteran big man fell just short of his seventh double-double of the season. Portis has scored in the teens while draining multiple three-pointers in five straight games (one start), averaging 15.0 points, 4.8 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.4 threes and 0.8 steals in 25.0 minutes during that stretch.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Hits for 19 off bench in win
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Portis had 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes off the bench during Monday's 112-110 win over the Hawks.
The veteran big continued to be an important part of the Bucks' rotation in Monday's narrow victory. Portis has scored in double digits in five straight games (one start), averaging 14.2 points, 6.0 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.6 assists in 23.6 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Shifting to bench
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Portis will be deployed off the bench Thursday against the Spurs.
Portis drew the start Tuesday in the absence of Myles Turner but will retreat to a bench role Thursday. Portis has provided a strong scoring boost as a reserve lately, averaging 14.4 points while knocking down 52.8 percent of his attempts from deep over his last eight games off the bench.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Double-doubles Friday
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Portis logged 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 105-101 victory over the Lakers.
With Myles Turner limited to 23 minutes due to foul trouble, Portis stepped up in a big way off the bench with his sixth double-double on the campaign. He's been trending up for the Bucks, posting averages of 14.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.4 three-pointers over his last seven outings.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Grabs 11 boards in victory
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Portis logged nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and 11 rebounds over 16 minutes during Sunday's 115-98 victory over the Kings.
Although Portis recorded only 16 minutes, he matched his third-highest rebound total of the season during the decisive win. Although Myles Turner's presence has limited Portis' starting opportunities, he came in handy during Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent absences, and he might see an enhancement of his fantasy value if big events happen before the trade deadline next month.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Chips in 20 points off bench
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Portis closed Friday's 122-121 win over Charlotte with 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes.
Portis scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half, 11 of which came in the fourth quarter to help propel the Bucks to a come-from-behind victory. It was his sixth 20-plus-point outing of the season, and the veteran big man has scored in double-digits in each of his last 10 games. Over that span, Portis has averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.7 threes and 0.9 steals over 27.8 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Steps up off bench
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Portis notched 25 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Monday's 123-113 victory over Charlotte.
For the fifth time this season, Portis eclipsed 20 points for the Bucks. He's been on a mini heater lately, posting averages of 17.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers over his last four games in 28.5 minutes per contest.
