Bucks' supporting cast struggles to help Antetokounmpo in series-opening loss to Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another trademark playoff performance Saturday2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN PORTER JR. #3 - SHOOTING GUARD - MILWAUKEE BUCKS
10.3 PPG •
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3.4 APG
10.3 PPG
3.7 RPG
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Pacers race past Bucks, 117-98, to take 1-0 lead in first-round playoff series
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Good to go for Game 1 Porter (wrist) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Impact Porter sat out Milwaukee's regular-season finale but is set to play Saturday. Porter has averaged 16.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.
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Indiana begins playoffs against Milwaukee
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo feeling grateful that he's healthy for the postseason this time around
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo compares himself to a certain action movie star as he discusses his excitement about finally being healthy for the start of a postseas...6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Antetokounmpo and most other top Bucks resting for regular-season finale with Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo and most of the Milwaukee Bucks’ other top players will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale with Detroit as both teams already are locked into their respec...APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Porter (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Porter will join five other Bucks players on the sidelines for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he should be available for the start of the postseason. Jamaree Bouyea and Andre Jackson should see a significant increase in playing time in Porter's absence.
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Unlikely to play Sunday Porter is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to a right wrist sprain.
Impact Porter joins a long list of Milwaukee players expected to sit out Sunday's regular-season finale. If Porter is ultimately downgraded to out, Ryan Rollins (shoulder) and Jamaree Bouyea are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Antetokounmpo's 11th triple-double lifts Bucks to 125-119 win over Pistons to secure No. 5 seed
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-119 win over the Detroit Pistons, securing the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Confer...APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stellar two-way performance in win Porter ended with 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and five steals over 23 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 win over New Orleans.
Impact Porter tallied a game-high mark in steals against the Pelicans, tying the career high that he set in the Bucks' win over Minnesota on Tuesday. The 24-year-old guard also posted at least 20 points for a fourth straight game, marking his seventh such performance on the season. Porter has emerged as one of Milwaukee's top options off the bench due to Damian Lillard (calf) being sidelined -- a trend that will likely continue heading into the playoffs.
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Bucks take down Pelicans, extend win streak to 6 Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the host Milwaukee Bucks pulled away from the New Orleans Pelicans 136-111 on Thursd...
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Bucks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 136-111 win over the Pelicans
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to six games with a 136-111 victory over the New Orleans PelicansAPRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes for 21 off bench Porter totaled 21 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and five steals across 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 110-103 victory over the Timberwolv...
Impact Milwaukee got some big performances from second-unit players Porter and Bobby Portis (18 points, 10 boards) as the team erased a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Porter has scored 20 or more points in three straight games, and over his last 15 appearances (two starts) he's averaging 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals.
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Kevin Porter Jr. Fuels Bucks' Historic Comeback Against Timberwolves Former USC Trojan Kevin Porter Jr.
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Retreating to bench Porter isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Ryan Rollins will replace Porter in the starting lineup Tuesday. Porter has averaged 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.2 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis sparks a comeback for the ages in his first game back from suspension
Bobby Portis made quite the impression in his return from a 25-game suspensionAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Productive in starting role Porter amassed 20 points (8-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 win over the Pelicans.
Impact Porter was one of several Milwaukee players who embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder), and he build off the 24-point output he had coming off the bench in the first leg of this back-to-back set against Miami on Saturday. Porter's fantasy relevancy could experience an uptick if he moves to the starting lineup in the final games of the regular season, but he's been productive across the board of late. He's tallied 20 or more points in three of his last five outings, averaging 17.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in that span.
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Gary Trent Jr.'s 29 points and Brook Lopez's double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107
Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will start vs. New Orleans Porter will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Porter will make his fourth start of the season for the Bucks on Sunday in New Orleans, resulting in Ryan Rollins heading to the bench. In his three previous starts, Porter averaged 19.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game, shooting 46.3 percent from the floor and 26.7 percent from deep.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Issues Strong Statement on Kevin Porter Jr. After Bucks Beat Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up.
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Sniffs triple-double Porter notched 24 points (8-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds and eight assists over 40 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime win over the Heat.
Impact Ryan Rollins got the start Saturday but was limited to 14 minutes, meaning Porter saw most of the backcourt minutes, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to deliver one of his best outings of the season. Aside from grabbing a season-high mark in rebounds, Porter also surpassed the 20-point plateau for the fourth time this season and finished just two dimes away from a triple-double. It wouldn't be surprising if Porter moves to the starting unit against the Pelicans on Sunday in the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Triple-double from Antetokounmpo helps Bucks subdue Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and Kevin Porter Jr.added 24 to help the Milwaukee Bucks win an overtime battle against the host Miam...
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Antetokounmpo's 2nd straight triple-double lifts Bucks over Heat in OT, 121-115
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Kevin Porter Jr. had 24 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 121-115 in overtimeAPRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes for season-high 28 Porter provided 28 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 145-124 loss to the Hawks.
Impact The 24-year-old guard set a new season scoring high in the efficient performance. Porter has taken on a larger role in the Bucks backcourt while Damian Lillard (calf) has been out of action, playing at least 22 minutes in four of the last five games and averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 boards, 1.2 threes and 0.8 steals in 23.2 minutes a contest over that stretch. Lillard lacks a timeline for his return as he deals with a blood clot, but Porter hasn't yet shown he can provide consistent production, making him a better option as an upside dart throw in large DFS tournaments.
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