Bucks forward Bobby Portis, who was ejected in the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 4 loss in Indiana, apologized to his teammates prior to Game 5, then matched Khris Middleton‘s game-high 29 points in Milwaukee’s home win on Tuesday, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. “I’m an emotional player, I wear my heart on my sleeve, I give my all every night and take pride of being available … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Portis, Giannis, Lillard, LaVine, Morris, Pistons
Tim Connelly Among Potential Targets For Pistons’ President Opening
The Pistons would be interested in Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly if Connelly exercises the opt-out clause in his contract with Minnesota at the end of the season, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. The dispute between current Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor and minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore could cause Connelly … [Read more...] about Tim Connelly Among Potential Targets For Pistons’ President Opening
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Portis, Middleton, Horst
Trailing 3-1 in their series with Indiana, the Bucks‘ best hope for a comeback rests with the return of injured stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, writes Jim Owczarski of The Journal Sentinel. Both players sat out Sunday’s loss, but neither has been ruled out for the series, which resumes Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined since … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Portis, Middleton, Horst
Central Notes: Bucks/Pacers Series, Haliburton, Lillard, Middleton, Pistons
The Pacers took a 2-1 series lead over the Bucks on Friday in their first home playoff game in five years. As Kelly Iko of The Athletic writes, the Bucks did a good job of defending Indiana’s preferred style of play. Milwaukee overcame a 19-point Pacers lead to force overtime behind a miraculous Khris Middleton three-pointer, and another to tie the game with 6.7 seconds left in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks/Pacers Series, Haliburton, Lillard, Middleton, Pistons
Central Notes: Siakam, Bucks, Pistons Offseason
So far in the playoffs, Pascal Siakam has been everything the Pacers had hoped he’d be when they traded for him at the deadline, IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak writes. In two postseason contests vs. the Bucks, Siakam is averaging 36.5 points, 12.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists while making 64.6% of his shots. He helped propel the Pacers to a Game 2 victory. “I just was taking what’s out … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Siakam, Bucks, Pistons Offseason