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Kevin Porter Jr.'s return sparks Bucks, adds extra dimension to backcourt

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Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025 Updated Mar 7, 2026

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Kevin Porter Jr. hit a 3-pointer early in the Milwaukee Bucks' 116-99 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The guard, normally not much for overt external reactions, grinned big.

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