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Team USA gets another huge lift from Bobby Portis in a 48-point win versus Jordan

The Milwaukee Bucks forward has been a consistent producer off the bench for Team USA.
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Bobby Portis Jr. once again showed he doesn’t need to log heavy minutes to become productive, putting in another solid performance to help the Team USA cruise to a dominant 110-62 win over Jordan in Group C of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Wednesday night (Philippine time).

The Milwaukee Bucks forward was superb coming off the bench as he piled up 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals in just 15 minutes of play.

Portis has been a consistent producer as a reserve as the Americans advanced to the second round with a perfect 3-0 record.

More minutes, more production from Bobby

Team USA started the competition with a 99-72 win over New Zealand, in which Portis saw action for only eight minutes and tallied four points.

Portis’ minutes increased after Team USA’s win over New Zealand, and the nine-year NBA veteran has responded excellently.

Portis’ performance against Jordan was reminiscent of his equally impressive game in Team USA’s 109-81 routing of Greece last Monday night.

Shooting well from the field

Portis also played for just 13 minutes against Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Greece and finished with 13 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the field, four rebounds, and a steal. Against Jordan, Portis went 4-of-8 from the field and 5-of-6 from the field.

Anthony Edwards led the U.S. with 22 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 12 points, and Jalen Bunson contributed 10 points. Josh Hart scored just two points but had 12 rebounds, three assists, and a steal.

Former NBA player Rondae Hollis Jefferson led Jordan with 20 points. Jordan was relegated to the classification phase after ending the first round with a 0-3 slate.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

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