Portis will return to the second unit for Monday's Game 4 versus Miami.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is returning from a two-game absence, so he'll replace Portis in the first unit and will be joined by Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez. With the return to the reserve role, Portis' minutes will likely dip to the low-20s.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Near double-double in loss
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Portis produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 23 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) out, Portis drew a second straight start, and he nearly posted another double-double before fouling out. Over the first three games of the opening-round series, the veteran forward has averaged 14.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Dominates glass
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Portis had 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 15 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 victory over the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Portis entered the starting lineup with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) sidelined and provided a massive double-double in the Game 2 blowout. Not only did the seven-year vet collect a game-high 15 rebounds, but he also set a playoff career-high assist mark with five dimes. Portis dominated the glass early and collected nine boards before the half. As long as he remains in the starting lineup, Portis should continue to provide solid stats across the board.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Starting Game 2
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Portis will enter the first five for Wednesday's Game 2 versus Miami.
Portis will step into the starting lineup Wednesday with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) sidelined for the contest. The big man went off for 21 points and eight rebounds over 27 minutes of Game 1 action and should certainly be in fantasy consideration with Antetokounmpo inactive Wednesday. In 22 regular-season starts, Portis averaged 17.4 points and 10.8 rebounds over 30.4 minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Nears double-double to lead bench
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Portis totaled 21 points (9-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and eight rebounds across 27 minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to Miami in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Portis led all bench players in Sunday's Game 1 in scoring and rebounds while finishing as one of two Bucks players with 20 or more points in a near double-double showing. Portis posted at least 20 points and eight rebounds on 12 occasions during the regular season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Coming off bench in Game 1
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Portis isn't starting Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against Miami on Sunday.
Portis drew the start in last weekend's regular-season finale since the Bucks rested their entire starting lineup, but he'll unsurprisingly retreat to the bench for the team's first playoff matchup. The 28-year-old has averaged 12.6 points and 9.1 rebounds in 23.9 minutes per game off the bench this year.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Starting season finale
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Portis will start Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
After resting Friday against Memphis, Portis is back in action as the 1-seed Bucks finish out their regular-season schedule. Milwaukee will be without its entire regular starting five, but it's possible Portis could see his minutes monitored given that it's ultimately a meaningless contest and he's a key piece for the Eastern Conference title favorites.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Not starting
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Portis is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
The Bucks are resting all their regular starters and playing reserve players who have not seen much time this season. Portis has not been declared inactive, so it remains to be seen if he will see his usual bench role or ultimately get rested as an active player.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Submits big double-double
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Portis finished with 27 points (9-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 105-92 victory over the Bulls.
Portis has compiled an astounding 46 points and 33 rebounds over his last two games, though the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) on Wednesday and Khris Middleton (knee) for all but eight minutes of both contests has certainly helped. The big man has been especially impressive from the perimeter between those two contests, draining 11 of his 18 three-point attempts. That level of efficiency likely won't be sustainable for much longer, but with the Bucks secured as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, Portis could get the opportunity to serve as a centerpiece on offense Friday against the Grizzlies and/or Sunday in Toronto in the likelihood that Antetokounmpo and Middleton sit out either or both of those games or have their minutes scaled back.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Gets starting nod
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Portis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.
Portis will replace Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) in the starting five Wednesday. Portis is averaging 17.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 30.6 minutes across his previous 20 starts this season.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Milwaukee runs on BP
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Portis accumulated 19 points (5-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 20 rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 140-128 win over Washington.
Portis couldn't find his midrange game and somehow got no easy buckets out of five offensive rebounds, but he canned his threes while dominating the glass. Portis is an X-factor in Milwaukee's offense.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Notches double-double off bench
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Portis notched 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes during Thursday's 140-99 loss to the Celtics.
Portis provided a spark off the bench Thursday for the Bucks, finishing as one of three players in double figures in scoring while posting a team-high rebound mark in a double-double performance. Portis has secured a double-double in two of his last three appearances.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Scores in double figures off bench
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Portis closed Wednesday's 149-136 win over the Pacers with 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 23 minutes.
Portis returned to the second unit with Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the starting five, finishing with bench-leading scoring and rebound totals while finishing two boards shy of a double-double. Portis has tallied at least 10 points and five rebounds in four of his last five outings.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Back to bench
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Portis isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Even with Khris Middleton (rest) sidelined, Portis is the odd man out with Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the starting five.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Big double-double in win
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Portis finished Monday's 126-117 win over the Pistons with 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes.
After coming off the bench the last four games, Portis returned to the starting five and delivered his 35th double-double of the season. In fact, the 28-year-old has double-doubles in four of his five starts in March, and he missed the fifth by a single rebound. If Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) misses additional time, Portis figures to be one of the biggest beneficiaries.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Starting Monday
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Portis is starting Monday's contest against the Pistons.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out, Portis will make his 20th start of the season. The Arkansas product is averaging 16.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 30.6 minutes per game across his 19 appearances as a starter this year.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Pulls down eight boards in win
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Portis tallied five points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, and two assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 144-116 victory over the Jazz
Portis struggled with his shot in this one but managed to stay active on the boards. It was just his second single-digit scoring effort in his last nine games. All-in-all, the big man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.1 triples across 24.1 minutes in March.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Comes off bench for double-double
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Portis chipped in 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-94 win over San Antonio.
Portis struggled to get going early, going just 2-of-8 from the floor for seven points in the first half while adding only two rebounds. He turned things around after the break, however, knocking down five of six field-goal attempts for 12 points to go along with eight boards and a steal. The Bucks' forward finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds on the night to notch his fourth double-double this month. The one blemish on the night for Portis came at the free-throw line, where he went just 2-of-8 and he's now shooting a season-low 62.5 percent from the charity stripe in March.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Retreats to bench Sunday
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Portis isn't starting Sunday against the Raptors.
Portis drew the start Thursday against the Pacers and posted 16 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes. However, he'll retreat to the bench with Brook Lopez back in action Sunday.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Near double-double as starter
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Portis closed with 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks over 33 minutes during Thursday's 139-123 loss to the Pacers.
Portis was back in the starting lineup with Brook Lopez (ankle) sidelined and nearly posted another double-double. Across 19 starts this season, Portis has averaged 16.8 points and 10.8 rebounds in 30.6 minutes. However, as a reserve (40 games), he's posted 12.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in 23.7 minutes.
