BOBBY PORTIS NEWS

Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seed

Kevin Love made eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the No. 8 play-in spot — and a matchup against Brooklyn — with a 133-115 win over Milwaukee

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Portis (shoulder) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against Cleveland, Evan Dammarell of Locked On Cavs reports.

Impact This amounts to a rest day for Portis, as the Bucks are apparently very much amenable to the prospect of falling to the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference. Expect Portis to return to action when the Bucks begin Round 1 play next weekend.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful at Cleveland Portis is unlikely to play Sunday against the Cavaliers due to left shoulder soreness.

Impact Portis and many of the other Bucks' key players aren't expected to see the floor during the regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should expect a rotation of bench options and young players.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 15 boards Portis recorded 8 points (4-13 FG) and 15 rebounds in the 131-101 win over Detroit on Friday.

Impact Portis couldn't get many of his shots to fall but pulled down a game-high 15 rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. The veteran center seems to have picked things up after averaging 10.0 points per game in March. The Arkansas product is up to 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game on 58.2 percent shooting from the field and 38.9 percent from deep in April.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points off bench Portis provided 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 127-121 victory over Boston.

Impact Portis was efficient from the field en route to his fourth straight game in double figures. During that stretch, the seventh-year big man has averaged 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee puts road win streak on the line against Detroit

Milwaukee heads into a matchup with Detroit as winners of three games in a row on the road

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis, Holiday help Bucks rally past Celtics 127-121

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday each scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 127-121 to take over second place in the Eastern Conferen...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central

Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division c...

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turns in 17/8 line in win Portis accumulated 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-112 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Although the return of Brook Lopez was expected to curb Portis' production, we've actually seen both players together on the floor recently, especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a break. The result is a pretty imposing frontcourt for opponents, and even though Portis only registered 23 points, one should expect productive nights from him in the playoffs, where he shined with clutch play last season.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Mavericks to 118-112 victory over Bucks

Luka Doncic scored 32 points and matched a season high with 15 assists to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts back to bench Portis will come off the bench Sunday against the Mavericks.

Impact Portis put up 25 points in a spot start Friday with Milwaukee resting its entire lineup, and Brook Lopez will reclaim the starting spot at center Sunday. Portis averaged 7.2 points and 9.2 rebounds in 23.2 minutes in the five games prior to Friday's 25-point effort.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 25 points in loss Portis ended Friday's 153-119 loss to the Clippers with 25 points (12-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes.

Impact The Bucks rested most of their regulars and that allowed Portis the chance to see an extended run -- an opportunity the big man didn't disappoint. He moved to a bench role with Brook Lopez taking over the starting job at center over the last two weeks or so, but Portis can still get it done when called upon. For what it's worth, he has averaged 15.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game as a starter this season.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers rip Bucks 153-119 as both teams rest top players

Robert Covington scored a career-high 43 points and shot 11 of 18 from 3-point range to help the hot-shooting Los Angeles Clippers trounce the Milwaukee Bucks 153-119 on Friday nig...

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Portis is starting at center for Friday's matchup with the Clippers, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The Bucks are resting their regular starters on the second night of a back-to-back set. As a result, Portis figures to see heavy minutes and plenty of involvement on offense.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Melton, Bane lead Morant-less Grizzlies past Bucks, 127-102

De’Anthony Melton had 24 points, Desmond Bane added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued to win in the absence of scoring leader Ja Morant, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 127-102 on...

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in start Thursday Portis registered 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 12 rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-102 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Portis moved back into the starting lineup, replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo who was out with a knee injury. The return of Brook Lopez has seemingly put a pin in what had been a breakout season for Portis. Antetokounmpo's injury likely had an element of rest associated with it, meaning Portis could return to the bench as soon as Saturday against the Grizzlies. He can still provide limited value off the bench, but given what we have seen the past few games, he is really just a streamer in competitive leagues.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holiday helps short-handed Bucks beat Wizards 114-102

Jrue Holiday had 24 points and 10 assists to help the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks withstand a late comeback attempt and defeat the Washington Wizards 114-102 on Thursday night

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Thursday Portis will start Thursday against the Wizards.

Impact Portis has started in all but six games this season for the Bucks. With Brook Lopez retaking his starting role, Portis will take over Giannis Antetokounmpo's spot in the starting lineup against Washington. Expect Portis to see a large workload Thursday with Khris Middleton (wrist) and Antetokounmpo (knee) both out.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Brook Lopez back, and here's what he said about Bobby Portis Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is back, and here's what he had to say about his backup, Bobby Portis.

MARCH 23, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Modest production off bench Portis totaled six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 126-98 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Brook Lopez returned to the starting lineup during Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent absence, but with the MVP candidate back, Lopez remained with the starters Tuesday while Portis shifted to a bench role. Portis (22) and Lopez (24) played similar minutes and had similar production, but the latter is expected to remain the starter for the remainder of the regular season as the Bucks try to ramp him up for a potential playoff run. In the meantime, Portis' workload and usage may take a dip, but he'll still be a key piece of the Bucks' gameplan moving forward.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench Portis will come off the bench Tuesday against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

Impact Brook Lopez returned to the starting lineup during Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent absence, but he'll end up staying there while Portis shifts back to the bench -- the role he'll presumably occupy for the remainder of the season. Portis' workload and usage may take a slight dip, but he'll still be a key piece of the Bucks' gameplan.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Towns, Edwards star, Wolves beat Giannis-less Bucks 138-119

Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Anthony Edwards scored 25 for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 138-119 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing withou...

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beverley, Hill ejected in feisty Bucks-Timberwolves matchup

Minnesota’s Patrick Beverley and Milwaukee’s George Hill were both ejected in the first quarter of a matchup between the surging Timberwolves and the defending champion Bucks

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo scores 36 points, Bucks hold off Kings 135-126

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Wesley Matthews made a clutch 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Sacramento Kings 135-126

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues strong play Portis provided 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 124-115 win over the Hawks.

Impact Portis recorded his second double-double in a row and his fourth over the last seven games. During that stretch, the seventh-year forward has averaged 18.1 points and 10.1 rebounds in 30.6 minutes per game. He'll look to maintain his strong play Saturday against the Warriors.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE