Milwaukee Bucks bravely ended their streak of two victories in a row 118-113 defeated the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t a spotless game as Milwaukee committed 16 turnovers. However, the efforts of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr. kept the Bucks in the game and ultimately secured the victory.
Giannis, the NBA’s leading scorer this year, finished with 34 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, a steal and three blocks. Portis scored a season-high 23 points while shooting 9-10 from the field. He also had six rebounds, an assist, a steal and three blocks. Trent scored 20 points on 6-10 shooting.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis makes NBA history against the Brooklyn Nets
As mentioned earlier, Portis had three blocked shots in the Bucks’ victory over the Nets, which added to his 23 points. He also was 5-5 from three. It was the second game in his career in which he recorded at least three blocked shots, and he shot perfectly from beyond the arc on at least five attempts.
He is the only player in NBA history to accomplish this feat twice:
The only player in NBA history to achieve the record
3+ BLACK
5+3P
100 3P%
in many games. pic.twitter.com/0C3FOFHstw
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 8, 2024
For much of the season, Portis was heavily criticized by fans for penniless defense and questionable shooting decisions. However, on Sunday he played at a high level on both sides of the court, showing everyone how valuable a player he is to a team with NBA championship aspirations.
All Milwaukee Bucks fans say the same thing about Bobby Portis
Needless to say, after Portis’ stellar performance against Brooklyn, Bucks fans were cautious in praising the perennial Sixth Man of the Year candidate:
For the first time this season, I can say that the Bucks would not have won this game without Bobby Portis.
Where did his defense come from?
What a game. pic.twitter.com/EOVQBYBKwD
— Justin Wills (@itsjwills) December 8, 2024
Bobby Portis, if you played like that every game, you wouldn’t be crucified today as an absolute masterclass from him
— GiannisMuse 💫🦌 (@GiannisMuse) December 8, 2024
BOBBY PORTIS PLAYS THE DEMON OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/XPWiy1CbPo
— Follow HeavenlyBuckets (@heavenlybuckets) December 8, 2024
James Middleton and Bobby Portis I want you to know that your clutch efforts today were admirable
— 💸 (@OGxJEEZY) December 8, 2024
BOBBY PORTIS TWO-SIDED SUPERSTAR
WHAT’S GOING ON
— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) December 8, 2024
As you can see, fans didn’t take Portis’ performance for granted. Indeed, he was brilliant (overall) both offensively and defensively.
The key will be for him to continue this type of effort, especially on defense. No one expects him to shoot 90% from the field in every game. However, he must continue to take knowledgeable shots and show commitment defensively.
When he does this, good things happen.
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