At least from head coach Doc Rivers' perspective, the Milwaukee Bucks are on a turn, and they've gone 7-3 so far in the calendar month of February. This uptick in form may offer a little hope that, perhaps, they can make a run for a late tournament playoff spot – just in time for Giannis Antetokounmpo's eventual return from a calf injury.
On Wednesday night, the Bucks had a golden opportunity to build on their solid performance as they faced a Cleveland Cavaliers team that rested Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and James Harden in the first night of a back-to-back set. And while the Cavs remain a dangerous team even without those three, the Bucks are fighting an uphill battle, with Kevin Porter Jr. doing everything he can to spark his team.
With the Bucks still leading in the third quarter, Porter got a step on a guy with the same surname as Craig Porter Jr., causing the Cavs defense to go into scramble mode. With Porter in over his head, it was too late for Jarrett Allen to try to compete brutal sting From the Bucks guard, who fired up the crowd at Fiserv Forum.
Kevin Porter Jr. poster on Mister The Lights Too Bright pic.twitter.com/SVoVEhG7kw
- Wondering Basketball (@WonderingBBall) 26 February 2026
kevin porter jr 😤
climbed the stairs
over jarrett allenNo fear. pic.twitter.com/cXAt52Wuhv
- Attention Prop (@Dfs4 Everyone) 26 February 2026
Bucks continue to punch up weight class amid Giannis injury
This is the Bucks second night of a back-to-back, which wasn't too obvious considering how high Porter jumped over Allen for that poster. Last night, Milwaukee swept the Miami Heat, using an 11-0 run at the end of the game to blow away the Eastern Conference team that is currently eighth in the standings.
Now, the Bucks are currently facing off with the Cavs, which is a testament to their resiliency and excellent conditioning levels. At the time of writing, the game is tied, and anything can still happen in the final few minutes.
