The Milwaukee Bucks frontcourt depth received a huge boost, as Bobby Portis has been upgraded to probable ahead of the Charlotte Hornets game later.
Portis has missed the past six games while tending to an unknown personal matter, and the Milwaukee Bucks missed him. The 29-year-old has been the third big in Doc Rivers’ rotation this season, so without him, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez had to be played more than they should.
The former no. 22 overall pick averages 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 46.6 percent shooting from the field in 41 regular season appearances (five starts) this season.
The Milwaukee Bucks are fresh from a 125-96 blowout loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder last Monday. The team will attempt to end their four-game slide when they take on Charlotte, who are on a five-game losing streak.
Milwaukee Bucks will not be shorthanded against the Charlotte Hornets
The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t have a full squad against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as head coach Doc Rivers decided to rest his key players, citing fatigue from their recent road trip.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard (groin), Khris Middleton (ankle), and Brook Lopez (back) should play later after the day off against Oklahoma City.
Charlotte and Milwaukee have split their first two meetings this 2024-25 season.
