Bucks’ Antetokounmpo returns to face Knicks after missing one game with hamstring issue
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks’ Antetokounmpo returns to face Knicks after missing one game with hamstring issue

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned for the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup with the New York Knicks on Sunday night after missing a game with a hamstring issue. Antetokounmpo missed the Bucks’ 117-111 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday due to what the team described as tendinopathy in his left hamstring. “We’re not going to play him probably his normal minutes until the playoffs.” The Bucks have gone 3-3 in the six games Antetokounmpo has missed this season. Bucks reserve guard Patrick Beverley missed a third straight game Sunday as he deals with a sprained right ankle.

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Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls
1 day, 11 hours ago

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Chicago and Milwaukee will play on Monday. TOP PERFORMERS: Vucevic is scoring 20.9 points per game with 9.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Bulls. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 5-5, averaging 118.4 points, 44.9 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while …

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team
3 days, 12 hours ago

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team

The Hindu  

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were among those named to the NBA Cup all-tournament team announced on Thursday. Antetokounmpo’s triple-double led the Bucks over Oklahoma City 97-81 in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final at Las Vegas, completing an unbeaten run that included a semifinal win over Atlanta. Other spots on the select squad went to …

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
5 days, 13 hours ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder

Al Jazeera  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half to win the second edition of the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory in Las Vegas. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo delivered a triple-double of 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists along with two steals and three blocked shots for the Bucks, who …

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title
5 days, 18 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

CNN  

CNN — The Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual NBA Cup after stifling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. … I just thought the way we played as a group and how we were able to do it what felt the best.” Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives against the Thunder. Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Bucks …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game
1 week, 1 day ago

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Young scored 14 points in the third quarter, helping the Hawks erase Milwaukee's lead. The Hawks led 28-26 after the first quarter, but Milwaukee outscored them by …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
1 week, 5 days ago

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Magic: Orlando’s bench scored 28 points in the first half, including 13 by Moritz Wagner and 10 from Anthony …

Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in his return to Milwaukee’s lineup and the Bucks won their sixth in a row by beating the struggling Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo had missed the Bucks’ 106-103 NBA Cup victory at Miami on Tuesday due to swelling in his left knee. Jordan Poole had …

Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo, the league’s leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee. “I never know,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said, about 90 minutes before game time and moments after the team said there was an issue with the …

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Damian Lillard added 31 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Charlotte Hornets 125-119 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Milwaukee opened the fourth quarter with a 14-5 spurt for a 110-90 lead, but the Hornets got it to 121-119 on Brandon Miller’s 3-pointer with 15 …

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
1 month ago

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday night. Both are playing in East Group B. Takeaways Pacers: Indiana won eight of 11 meetings with the Bucks last season, including a 4-2 victory in a first-round …

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game
1 month ago

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4; over/under is 235.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee plays the Indiana Pacers after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 122-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers average 114.3 points per game, 2.1 more than the 112.2 the Bucks give up to opponents. LAST …

Antetokounmpo scores 41 points as Bucks beat Bulls 122-106 for 4th win in 5 games
1 month ago

Antetokounmpo scores 41 points as Bucks beat Bulls 122-106 for 4th win in 5 games

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 122-106 on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 21 points, Damian Lillard had 20 points and 10 assists, and AJ Green added 18 points to help the Bucks win for the fourth time in five games following a 2-8 start. Takeaways …

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s huge third quarter in win over Bulls leaves teammates speechless
1 month ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s huge third quarter in win over Bulls leaves teammates speechless

New York Times  

MILWAUKEE — Following a 122-106 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez provided an exasperated response to one fact about the game. Lopez and Green were reacting to finding out Giannis Antetokounmpo had scored 25 of the Bucks’ 29 points in the third quarter, the most recent example of Antetokounmpo’s dominance. pic.twitter.com/54VvH2uKZ4 — Milwaukee Bucks …

Bucks coach Doc Rivers reacts to fine by noting he had to defend his player
1 month ago

Bucks coach Doc Rivers reacts to fine by noting he had to defend his player

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he had to defend his player as he reacted to the $25,000 fine he received from the NBA on Sunday for criticizing a crucial officiating call in a 115-114 loss at Charlotte a day earlier. The Bucks coach had argued that Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t commit a foul with Milwaukee trailing by one …

Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called
1 month ago

Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Giannis Antetokounmpo shouldn’t have been called for a foul against LaMelo Ball on Saturday, referees determined, agreeing with Bucks coach Doc Rivers’ criticism of the play that gave the Charlotte Hornets the eventual winning points in a 115-114 victory over Milwaukee. “This is back-to-back games now where on the final play there has been an incorrect call …

LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114
1 month ago

LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double of the season to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114 on Saturday. The Hornets led by four before Pat Connaughton made a 3-pointer and then, following Ball’s miss, drove the lane and scored to put Milwaukee up …

Doc Rivers rips officials after Bucks lose to Hornets on controversial call: ‘Clearly not a foul’
1 month, 1 week ago

Doc Rivers rips officials after Bucks lose to Hornets on controversial call: ‘Clearly not a foul’

New York Times  

Editor’s note: The NBA announced on Sunday that Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 for “public criticism of officiating.” The Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing start to the season took yet another turn Saturday in Charlotte. Both teams have played too hard.” The Bucks could not challenge the call against Antetokounmpo because they had already successfully challenged one foul called …

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
1 month, 1 week ago

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn’t sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 first-quarter points on Wednesday night. But Rivers could smile about it after Antetokounmpo finished with 59 points in the Bucks’ 127-120 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons. But during the game you’re in a panic.” Antetokounmpo, who …

Antetokounmpo scores 59 and Bucks beat Pistons 127-120 in overtime
1 month, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo scores 59 and Bucks beat Pistons 127-120 in overtime

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 59 points to pace the Milwaukee Bucks to a 127-120 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo hit 21 of 34 shots and 16 of 17 free throws and added 14 rebounds and seven assists as the Bucks rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit. Detroit’s Ron Holland II was fouled by Antetokounmpo …

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst
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1 month, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Toronto Raptors 99-85 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game between teams that entered with the two worst records in the league. The Bucks began to pull away midway through the third quarter and pushed their lead to 21 points early in the fourth. The …

Toronto visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing
1 month, 1 week ago

Toronto visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -8.5; over/under is 230 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee takes on the Toronto Raptors after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 113-107 loss to the Boston Celtics. Milwaukee went 49-33 overall, 34-18 in Eastern Conference action and 31-11 at home during the 2023-24 season. The …

Brown calls Antetokounmpo ‘a child’ after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
1 month, 1 week ago

Brown calls Antetokounmpo ‘a child’ after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last moment. The incident in the first half of the Celtics’ 113-107 victory over the Bucks on Sunday caused Brown to refer to Antetokounmpo as a “child.” Antetokounmpo …

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to see his team play with more intensity
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to see his team play with more intensity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated. “Coming to New York, playing the way we’re playing, teams will not just give us games,” Antetokounmpo said. “If you’re not going to go out there and compete, you’re not going to win the game,” Antetokounmpo said. But at least give yourself a chance.” Milwaukee surrendered four first-half 3-pointers to …

Lillard, Antetokounmpo lead the way as Bucks snap 6-game skid with 123-100 victory over Jazz
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lillard, Antetokounmpo lead the way as Bucks snap 6-game skid with 123-100 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard scored 34 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game skid, beating the Utah Jazz 123-100 on Thursday night. Bucks: Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers shuffled his lineup by giving Andre Jackson Jr. his first start of the season and moving Gary Trent Jr. to a bench role. Antetokounmpo …

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks’ early-season woes: ‘We don’t have an identity’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks’ early-season woes: ‘We don’t have an identity’

New York Times  

NEW YORK — As the Milwaukee Bucks broke their huddle after a timeout on Sunday down 17 late in the fourth quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo threw a towel down in front of him. “Right now, we don’t have an identity,” Antetokounmpo said following Sunday’s loss. You still gotta keep fighting, but these are games you should win.” Each of this weekend’s …

Bucks' Health and Chemistry Key to Reasserting Title Contender Status
2 months ago

Bucks' Health and Chemistry Key to Reasserting Title Contender Status

Associated Press  

The Milwaukee Bucks are confident they can contend again despite the challenges they faced in the first round of the playoffs the last two years. Despite receiving little attention from the league, the Bucks have a strong core of veterans and young players who are eager to prove themselves. Giannis Antetokounmpo is back to full health and is joined by …

Khris Middleton on Bucks’ goals, ‘injury-prone’ label and blocking outside noise
2 months, 1 week ago

Khris Middleton on Bucks’ goals, ‘injury-prone’ label and blocking outside noise

New York Times  

In Milwaukee, all eyes have been on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard since the moment the Bucks surprised the NBA world and traded for the seven-time All-NBA point guard days before the start of the 2023-24 season. “We don’t talk about Dame, Giannis and Khris enough,” Rivers told The Athletic following a practice session at the team’s training camp in …

Giannis at center, developing talent, playoff problem solving: Milwaukee Bucks mailbag, Part 1
6 months, 1 week ago

Giannis at center, developing talent, playoff problem solving: Milwaukee Bucks mailbag, Part 1

New York Times  

At the end of last week, we asked for your questions for an offseason mailbag. Green appeared in 28 of the 36 regular season games that Rivers coached and played 402 minutes in the second half of the season as well as all six of the Bucks’ playoff games against the Pacers. Poss Off Rtg Def Rtg Net Rtg 2018-19 …

Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he was only able to run at less than half speed as he tried to make it back for the Milwaukee Bucks’ final playoff games before their first-round exit. “In our opinion, it was not safe for me to be out there because I couldn’t run full speed,” Antetokounmpo said Friday, one day after Milwaukee’s …

Bucks coach Rivers says Antetokounmpo and Lillard are ‘very, very, very close’ to returning
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucks coach Rivers says Antetokounmpo and Lillard are ‘very, very, very close’ to returning

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers continues to express hope that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard can return from injuries before the end of their Eastern Conference first-round series with the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks played without their top two players once again and kept their season alive with a 115-92 Game 5 victory Tuesday night. Lillard injured his …

All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
7 months, 3 weeks ago

All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana. “We’re not shutting him down.” Antetokounmpo has missed the first three games in this best-of-seven first round series and has not played since straining his left calf April 9. “So those are all good signs.” Lillard …

Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Bucks’ Game 4 vs. Pacers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Bucks’ Game 4 vs. Pacers

New York Times  

Shams Charania, Mark Puleo and Eric Nehm Milwaukee Bucks stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are out for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers, the team announced. On Sunday, Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters that the MRI results for Lillard revealed there was “Achilles stuff, but that’s as far as I’ll go.” Rivers said that they are not …

Antetokounmpo’s injury casts shadow over Bucks’ first-round series with Pacers
8 months ago

Antetokounmpo’s injury casts shadow over Bucks’ first-round series with Pacers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks are dealing with injuries to key players during the playoffs — again. “Just my immediate family I’ll be getting tickets for.” Haliburton averaged 27 points and 11 assists against Milwaukee in the regular season. BEASLEY’S BIG TALK When he was asked about Milwaukee’s 1-4 record against Indiana during a January interview with Bleacher Report, Bucks …

Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo
8 months, 1 week ago

Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence and beat the Orlando Magic 117-99 on Wednesday night. “No timeline or anything like that, but we’ve got the best team working with him,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before the game. We’ll find out when that …

Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games
8 months, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf, while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain. The Bucks were encouraged that Antetokounmpo’s only injury involved his calf, because coach Doc Rivers had said after the game Tuesday that …

NBA: Bucks Get Past Celtics Despite Antetokounmpo's Calf Injury; Warriors Outshine Lakers
8 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Bucks Get Past Celtics Despite Antetokounmpo's Calf Injury; Warriors Outshine Lakers

News 18  

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics on Tuesday while the Golden State Warriors outgunned the Los Angeles Lakers in their crucial heavyweight showdown. Former NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo crumpled to the court in a non-contact incident in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 104-91 defeat of Boston after in-bounding to team-mate …

Bucks withstand Antetokounmpo’s injury to beat Celtics 104-91. Teams combined for record-low 2 FTs
8 months, 1 week ago

Bucks withstand Antetokounmpo’s injury to beat Celtics 104-91. Teams combined for record-low 2 FTs

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — On the night they finally snapped their four-game skid, the Milwaukee Bucks encountered an entirely different reason for worry. Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his left calf late Tuesday in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 104-91 victory over the Boston Celtics, who became the first team in NBA history to not shoot a free throw on a night the …

Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks’ game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court
8 months, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks’ game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo was undergoing testing on his left calf after leaving the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo was undergoing an MRI exam on his calf and also would have his Achilles tendon tested. “Any time you see one of your teammates go down, it’s I think a …

Bucks’ up-and-down season reaching low point just before the playoffs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks’ up-and-down season reaching low point just before the playoffs

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks’ roller coaster season has hit its nadir with the playoffs less than two weeks away. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs behind the Boston Celtics, the Bucks could be facing another early exit if they don’t turn things around. “Definitely not a good feeling,” two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo said Sunday after the Bucks’ 122-109 …

Wizards overcome Antetokounmpo’s triple-double in a 117-113 victory over the Bucks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wizards overcome Antetokounmpo’s triple-double in a 117-113 victory over the Bucks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Corey Kispert scored 27 points and Deni Avdija added 23 to help the Washington Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-113 on Tuesday night despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double. “We can’t get better shots, as far as the 3s we had,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. Khris Middleton made a layup, but Anthony Gill got free behind Milwaukee’s press for …

Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108
9 months ago

Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had his third straight game with at least 30 points. Lillard had 30 points and 12 assists and made two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-108 on Thursday night. “I think in my career, I haven’t been known as a defender, but down the stretch …

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo
9 months ago

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I just wanted to come out and be in attack mode,” said Lillard, who became the first Bucks player …

Maxey, 76ers square off against the Bucks
9 months, 1 week ago

Maxey, 76ers square off against the Bucks

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks host Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference play. The 76ers average 115.3 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 117.3 the Bucks allow to opponents. Kelly Oubre Jr. is scoring 14.7 points per game and averaging 4.7 rebounds for …

Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory

Hindustan Times  

MILWAUKEE — Not even the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo could cool off the Milwaukee Bucks. HT Image Damian Lillard scored 41 points as the Bucks came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. “When they went to that zone, I think we got a little jump shot-happy rather than keep …

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks’ 113-97 victory over Bulls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks’ 113-97 victory over Bulls

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks are tuning up for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds and the Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-97 on Friday night. “We’re winning games, but for us, it’s not about right now,” said coach Doc Rivers, who’s 8-7 since replacing the fired Adrian …

Giannis Antetokounmpo on this season and what’s to come: ‘We have to go and take it’
10 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo on this season and what’s to come: ‘We have to go and take it’

New York Times  

For the first time in his 11-year career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is going through a season defined by change. Under Rivers, the Bucks won just three of their 10 games before the All-Star break, but that hasn’t materially changed what Antetokounmpo feels his new head coach has brought to him in Milwaukee. “Now it’s almost like I don’t have to do …

Antetokounmpo posts 36 points, 18 rebounds, Bucks flex defensive muscle in 112-95 win over Nuggets
10 months, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo posts 36 points, 18 rebounds, Bucks flex defensive muscle in 112-95 win over Nuggets

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks believed their defense was improving, even as they struggled to win games immediately after new coach Doc Rivers’ arrival. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 18 rebounds and five assists as the Bucks showcased their improved defense by trouncing the Denver Nuggets 112-95 on Monday night. Right now, I feel like we are buying into that …

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