Latest Bobby Portis News

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Apr. 21, 2024 22:56 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard’s sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their playoff opener. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Sunday...

Magic beat Bucks 113-88 to finish fifth in East, will play Cavaliers in first round of playoffs

Apr. 14, 2024 17:52 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 26 points, Franz Wagner added 25 and Jonathan Isaac headed a shutdown defensive effort in his second start of the season for the Orlando Magic, who secured the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference on Sunday with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. ...

Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo

Apr. 10, 2024 23:45 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence and beat the Orlando Magic 117-99 on Wednesday night. The Bucks played a night after Antetokounmpo left a 104-91 victory...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points in Grizzlies' 111-101 win over Bucks

Apr. 03, 2024 23:44 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 35 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 111-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The Bucks lost for the fourth time in their past five games as they've faltered while trying to hold on to the No. 2 seed in the...

Celtics open big lead, hold on to beat Bucks without Giannis, 122-119

Mar. 20, 2024 23:21 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley made a spin move in the lane, floated a jumper over Boston's Luke Kornet and then headed back on defense in a crouch, holding his hand a few inches above the floor to mock the Celtics center. Too small? No, too...

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Mar. 17, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo, averaging 30.8 points and...

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 32 points to lead the Bucks to a 114-105 win over the 76ers

Mar. 15, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 on Thursday night. Brook Lopez added 19 points and seven rebounds and Damian Lillard had 17 points and nine assists for the Bucks, who won at home...

Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory

Mar. 05, 2024 00:11 AM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Not even the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo could cool off the Milwaukee Bucks. Damian Lillard scored 41 points as the Bucks came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Antetokounmpo watched from the...

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 24 points, Bucks beat Hornets 111-99 to sweep season series

Feb. 29, 2024 22:15 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks swept the four-game season series with Charlotte, beating the Hornets 111-99 on Thursday night to finish a home-and-home set. Malik Beasley added 19 points — hitting five 3-pointers...

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory

Feb. 27, 2024 23:19 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 and Bobby Portis added 21 as the Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets...