MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis apologized to his teammates for his ejection from a Game 4 loss that put the Milwaukee Bucks on the brink of playoff elimination.
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Bucks guard Patrick Beverley shoots past Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard during the first half of Milwaukee's victory over Indiana in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum. Beverley finished with 13 points and 12 assists as the Bucks improved to 2-3 in the best-of-seven series.
Photos: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard started firing on all cylinders for Bucks late in regular season
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, high-fives guard Damian Lillard before a preseason game Oct. 17, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Antetokounmpo had 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Lillard contributed five points and four assists in the 124-101 victory over the Thunder.
Bucks guard Damian Lillard shoots around forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Milwaukee's regular-season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 26, 2023, in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Lillard finished with 39 points and eight rebounds as the Bucks won 118-117.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gestures to an official next to Damian Lillard during the second half of the Bucks' 108-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 26, 2023, in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo had a game-high 33 points and 16 rebounds to go along with six assists in the victory, while Lillard finished with 31 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Bucks guard Damian Lillard, right, talks with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of their 108-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 26, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, and Damian Lillard walk up the court during the first half of the Bucks' 128-119 win over the Houston Rockets on Dec. 17, 2023, in Milwaukee. Lillard finished with a game-high 39 points and 11 assists, while Antetokounmpo contributed 26 points and a game-high 17 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard wait to check in during the first half of the Milwaukee Bucks' 130-111 win over the New York Knicks on Dec. 23, 2023, in New York. Antetokounmpo scored a team-high 28 points to go along with seven assists and seven rebounds, while Lillard finished the game with 19 points, seven assists and nine rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Damian Lillard react after a foul call during the second half of the Bucks' 130-11 win over the New York Knicks on Dec. 23, 2023, in New York.
Damian Lillard passes the ball to Giannis Antetokounmpo while being defended by Indiana's Bruce Brown during the second half of the Bucks' 142-130 loss to the Pacers on Jan. 3 in Indianapolis. The loss dropped Milwaukee to 1-3 against Indiana on the season.
Bucks players Khris Middleton (from left), Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley and Giannis Antetokounmpo watch from the bench late in the fourth quarter as Milwaukee falls to the Indiana Pacers 142-130 on Jan. 3 in Indianapolis. The loss dropped the Bucks to 24-10 on the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (second from right) celebrates a play with teammates Khris Middleton (left), Brook Lopez and Damian Lillard (right) during the first half of the Bucks' 125-121 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 4 in San Antonio. Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 44 points and 14 rebounds.
Houston center Alperen Sengun has the ball stripped away for a turnover between Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, and guard Damian Lillard during the second half of the Bucks' 112-108 loss to the Rockets on Jan. 6 in Houston. Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 48 points and 17 rebounds, while Lillard contributed 18 points, eight assists and two steals.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hugs Damian Lillard during overtime of a 143-142 win against the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 14 in Milwaukee. Lillard hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left in overtime to finish with a team-high 29 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hugs Damian Lillard after overtime in a 143-142 win against the Sacramento Kings on Jan. 14 in Milwaukee. Lillard hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left in overtime to finish with a team-high 29 points.
Damian Lillard celebrates his three-point basket with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of the Bucks' 141-135 win over the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 20 in Detroit. Lillard finished with a season-high 45 points and game-high 11 assists, while Antetokounmpo contributed 31 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Damian Lillard warms up in front of Giannis Antetokounmpo before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 27 in Milwaukee. Lillard had 26 points, nine assists and six rebounds as the Bucks rolled past the Pelicans 141-117, while Antetokounmpo added a game-high 30 points and 12 rebounds.
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots against Bucks defenders Giannis Antetokounmpo (center), Damian Lillard (left) and Bobby Portis during the second half of the Bucks' 129-117 win on Feb. 3 in Dallas. Antetokounmpo had a game-high 48 points and 10 assists, and Lillard added 30 points and eight assists in the Bucks' third game under coach Doc Rivers.
Damian Lillard drives to the basket against Charlotte forward Miles Bridges as teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on during the second half of the Bucks' 111-99 win over the Hornets on Feb. 29 in Charlotte, N.C. Lillard finished the game with 17 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Antetokounmpo added 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Damian Lillard, left, and Giannis Antetokounmpo get hyped up before the Bucks take on the Golden State Warriors on March 6 in San Francisco. Lillard was held to 20 points and six assists, while Antetokounmpo added 23 points and seven rebounds as the Warriors cruised to a 125-90 win over the Bucks.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry is defended by Bucks guard Damian Lillard while Giannis Antetokounmpo lays in wait during Golden State's 125-90 rout of the Bucks on March 6 in San Francisco. Curry finished with game-high 29 points on 6-of-10 shooting from long range, while Lillard scored 20 points to go along with Antetokounmpo's 23 points on the night.
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo stand on the court during the second half of the Bucks' 124-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on March 10 in Los Angeles. Lillard posted 35 points and 11 assists and Antetokounmpo contributed 34 points and 10 assists as the duo became the first pair of NBA teammates to each score at least 20 points and hand out 10 assists in consecutive games.
