Bobby Portis was removed from the NBA playoffs for his involvement in a physical altercation against the Pacers. As a result, the undermanned Bucks have lost another crucial player.
Portis was one of the top candidates for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year honor. However, he was promoted to the starting lineup in the final three games of the regular season due to Antetokounmpo’s absence. Portis’ role on the team has been crucial for Milwaukee, and in the three playoff games he has started, he has averaged 15.3 points and 13.3 rebounds while playing against the Pacers.
Bobby Portis was removed from the game by officials during the first quarter after an altercation with Pacers’ player Andrew Nembhard. The incident occurred with the Pacers ahead 17-16 in the first quarter, and took place on the baseline after a stoppage in play.
Unfortunately, the absence of Portis was a major setback for the Bucks, who were already facing a 2-1 deficit in the series and dealing with injuries to their two All-Stars. Antetokounmpo has not played in the playoffs yet due to a calf injury, and Lillard was unable to play in Game 4 due to an Achilles injury sustained earlier.
Before Middleton took his free throws for the personal foul, Haliburton scored a technical free throw for the Pacers.
The referees reviewed the incident on the replay monitor. They penalized Nembhard with a technical foul and Portis with two technical fouls, leading to his removal from the game. The referees noted two separate incidents involving Portis – a push to the chest and a slap to the head of Nembhard – as the justification for the technical fouls.
Khris Middleton of the Bucks was fouled while driving to the basket and missed his shot. Meanwhile, Portis and Nembhard were fighting for rebounding position, with Portis reaching around Nembhard’s shoulder. Nembhard pushed Portis away, prompting Portis to shove him back and hit him in the back of the head. The incident was quickly diffused before it could escalate.
During Game 4 of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered the loss of two valuable players, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Additionally, another key player was also sidelined early in the game.
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