The day after a reassuring victory against the Celtics, the Bucks were not in the mood to celebrate this success since Giannis Antetokounmpo was injured during this game, and will not return until the playoffs. To continue the next day, against the Magic, Khris Middleton was not there either. But things had changed according to Doc Rivers.
“Victures are useful. In life or in sport, everywhere. Losing is no fun, and it takes a toll. Last night's victory against Boston undoubtedly explains the victory against Orlando. And it's a good thing “, notes the Bucks coach.
The symbol of this success was Bobby Portis. Installed in the major five to replace the “Greek Freak”, the former strong winger of the Bulls and the Wizards clearly signed one of the best matches of his season.
“He was fantastic. Every evening he brings us something,” continues Doc Rivers. “There, those were points. And that's what people look at, but I think the most important thing was his defense, with his hands and his rebounds. »
Bobby Portis fills the gaps
The points are 30 units, including 24 in the first period and 15 in the second quarter. Shooting 14/18 on shots, Bobby Portis missed almost nothing. And on defense, he grabbed 9 rebounds and stole 5 balls. “I'm just trying to win. Antetokounmpo is injured, Khris isn't playing back-to-back, so I tried to step it up a notch.”he delivers.
Damian Lillard also had a good game with 29 points and 9 assists. So, this victory without two starters against an Orlando team that is still fifth in the Eastern Conference is a breath of fresh air. Especially after a very, very complicated start to April where there were numerous defeats against weak teams.
“We had a very bad week last week. We only heard bad things and when things are going well, we hear nothing. We try to continue to make efforts, to have confidence,” says Bobby Portis. “Losing Giannis changes our team, but some things don't change: playing correctly, playing for each other, fighting on the ball. That's what counts. »
| Bobby Portis | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | CHI | 62 | 18 | 42.7 | 30.8 | 72.7 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 7.0 |
| 2016-17 | CHI | 64 | 16 | 48.8 | 33.3 | 66.1 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6.8 |
| 2017-18 | CHI | 73 | 23 | 47.1 | 35.9 | 76.9 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 13.2 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 50 | 26 | 44.4 | 39.3 | 79.4 | 2.2 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 14.2 |
| 2018-19 * | W.A.S. | 28 | 27 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 80.9 | 2.3 | 6.4 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 14.3 |
| 2018-19 * | CHI | 22 | 24 | 45.0 | 37.5 | 78.0 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 14.1 |
| 2019-20 | NYK | 66 | 21 | 45.0 | 35.8 | 76.3 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 10.1 |
| 2020-21 | MIL | 66 | 21 | 52.3 | 47.1 | 74.0 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 11.4 |
| 2021-22 | MIL | 72 | 28 | 47.9 | 39.3 | 75.2 | 2.5 | 6.6 | 9.1 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 14.6 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 70 | 26 | 49.6 | 37.0 | 76.8 | 2.2 | 7.4 | 9.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 14.1 |
| 2023-24 | MIL | 79 | 24 | 50.2 | 39.6 | 78.7 | 1.7 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 13.7 |
| Total | 602 | 23 | 47.8 | 38.3 | 75.9 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 11.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
