Bobby Portis Leads Short-Handed Bucks to Victory Over Wizards

Milwaukee secures a 112-101 win as Portis scores a season-high 34 points in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Bobby Portis stepped into the starting lineup and delivered a standout performance with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his third game of the season due to back spasms, while Damian Lillard sat out with a right calf strain; both are expected to return soon, with Lillard possibly playing Monday against Chicago.
Khris Middleton, recovering from offseason ankle surgeries, made his first back-to-back game appearances of the season, contributing 18 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds in Saturday's win.
The Bucks capitalized on a strong second quarter, fueled by Portis' 23 first-half points, and maintained their lead with key contributions from Middleton in the third quarter.
The Bucks will face the Chicago Bulls twice during Christmas week, with Monday's game determining whether Milwaukee can secure at least a split of the season series.