Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out against Suns due to bruised quad
1 year, 10 months ago

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out against Suns due to bruised quad

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game Sunday against the Phoenix Suns because of what the team is describing as a bruised right quadriceps. The Bucks called it a right knee issue at the time, but the injury report for Sunday’s game lists the two-time MVP with a bruised right quad. “It’s enough where he can’t play today, but I think we’re also confident that this is just a fairly common occurrence in our league,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said before the game. Antetokounmpo had started Friday’s game after a sprained right wrist caused him to leave Milwaukee’s 112-100 victory at Chicago on Feb. 16, which marked the Bucks’ last game before the All-Star break.

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Antetokounmpo and Bucks shake off sluggish 1st half, rally to beat the Pacers 120-112
1 week, 3 days ago

Antetokounmpo and Bucks shake off sluggish 1st half, rally to beat the Pacers 120-112

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Giannis Antetokounmpo shook off a four-point first half and finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 19-point deficit and beat the Indiana Pacers 120-112 on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP who missed the previous three games with a non-COVID illness, stepped up in the second half after the Bucks fell behind …

Antetokounmpo, Lillard remain sidelined for Bucks against Bulls
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Antetokounmpo, Lillard remain sidelined for Bucks against Bulls

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks remained without two of their biggest stars as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard missed the game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The eight-time All-Star sat out the previous two with a strained right calf, which coach Doc Rivers said is “much better.” As for Antetokounmpo? He had 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds …

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls
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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
1 month, 2 weeks 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 scores 41 points as Bucks beat Bulls 122-106 for 4th win in 5 games
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Antetokounmpo scores 59 and Bucks beat Pistons 127-120 in overtime
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco
2 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco

CNN  

CNN — Tempers flared between two of the NBA’s biggest stars on Sunday as 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown called Giannis Antetokounmpo “a child” after the Milwaukee Bucks forward jokingly offered him a fake handshake during the Boston Celtics’ comeback win. “Giannis is a child,” Brown told NBC Sports Boston after the game. “I’m just focused on helping my …

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

Giannis in the dunker spot, a small-ball unit, a long-range duo: 5 intriguing Bucks lineups
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Giannis in the dunker spot, a small-ball unit, a long-range duo: 5 intriguing Bucks lineups

New York Times  

With media day in Milwaukee on Sept. 30, the Bucks are 10 days away from starting the 2024-25 season. 2: Dunker spot Giannis Players: Damian Lillard, Wright, Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez Admittedly, this is an excuse for me to talk about an offensive concept, but it’s interesting enough for the lineup to be intriguing. The lineup may not seem all …

Bucks’ Khris Middleton recovering from 2 ankle surgeries: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucks’ Khris Middleton recovering from 2 ankle surgeries: Sources

New York Times  

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton underwent two successful arthroscopic clean-up procedures to fix lingering issues this offseason, league sources tell The Athletic. Despite the lingering left ankle issue, as well as a right ankle sprain he suffered in Game 2 of the series, Middleton performed well for the Bucks in the postseason, averaging 24.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.7 …

Giannis at center, developing talent, playoff problem solving: Milwaukee Bucks mailbag, Part 1
7 months 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
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 2 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Injuries are limiting Antetokounmpo and Lillard as Bucks start playoff preparations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Injuries are limiting Antetokounmpo and Lillard as Bucks start playoff preparations

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the postseason uncertain about the health of both of their top two players. Rivers said he didn’t know whether either would practice all week, but pointed out both could play Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series with the Indiana Pacers without practicing beforehand. “I literally don’t know …

Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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’ Antetokounmpo returns to face Knicks after missing one game with hamstring issue
9 months 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 …

Maxey, 76ers square off against the Bucks
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Antetokounmpo won’t play Monday against Clippers due to left Achilles tendinitis
10 months ago

Antetokounmpo won’t play Monday against Clippers due to left Achilles tendinitis

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss just his third game of the season Monday night when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Los Angeles Clippers. The Bucks’ injury report listed the two-time MVP as questionable due to left Achilles tendinitis. Rivers said the issue had been “on and off for the last two or three games.” The only other games Antetokounmpo …

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Los Angeles after 46-point game
10 months, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Los Angeles after 46-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 46 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 113-97 win over the Chicago Bulls. Los Angeles scores 117.4 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 points per game. LAST 10 …

Antetokounmpo posts 36 points, 18 rebounds, Bucks flex defensive muscle in 112-95 win over Nuggets
10 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Antetokounmpo leads balanced attack as Bucks trounce Pelicans 141-117
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo leads balanced attack as Bucks trounce Pelicans 141-117

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers will take over a Milwaukee Bucks team that’s coming off one of its most dominant performances of the season. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds as one of four Bucks with at least 20 points in a 141-117 blowout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. “It’s insane.” Rivers will make his Bucks …

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as Bucks beat Cavs 126-116 in 1st game since Griffin was fired
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as Bucks beat Cavs 126-116 in 1st game since Griffin was fired

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure the Milwaukee Bucks delivered a win the night after their coach was fired. Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double in his last four games and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated Cleveland 126-116 on Wednesday night to snap the Cavaliers’ eight-game winning streak. “I think our experience really worked in our favor in this situation,” said Damian …

Donovan Mitchell scores 31 points as Cavaliers thrash Giannis-less Bucks 135-95 for 6th win in a row
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 31 points as Cavaliers thrash Giannis-less Bucks 135-95 for 6th win in a row

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell had 31 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took advantage of Milwaukee being without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to extend their winning streak to a season-best six games by pounding the Bucks 135-95 on Wednesday night. “We really set the tone.” Georges Niang made 13 of 14 shots and added a career-high 33 points — 20 in the …

Giannis Antetokounmpo blasts Bucks’ defense after loss to Rockets: ‘There was no pride’
1 year ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo blasts Bucks’ defense after loss to Rockets: ‘There was no pride’

New York Times  

HOUSTON — In their 112-108 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday, the Milwaukee Bucks put together their second-lowest scoring game of the season. This is not who we are.” While Antetokounmpo broke down the Bucks’ defensive shortcomings and detailed why they need to be better on that side of the ball, his statement was not entirely accurate. When the …

Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks pull away from short-handed Nets for 144-122 win
1 year ago

Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks pull away from short-handed Nets for 144-122 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo listed off the names he knew, the ones he was preparing to guard on the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets rested three starters and barely played two others on the night after a victory at Detroit that extended the Pistons’ losing streak to 27, an NBA single-season record. “I don’t know most of them but definitely …

Bucks, Lakers advance to In-Season Tournament semifinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Bucks, Lakers advance to In-Season Tournament semifinals

New York Times  

By Eric Nehm, Fred Katz, Jovan Buha and Doug Haller Tuesday’s NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals were a study in contrasts, the first an offense-heavy blowout and the second more of a classic barn burner. pic.twitter.com/ruEBpCExSU — Milwaukee Bucks December 6, 2023 Informed that each Bucks player is now guaranteed at least $100,000 in prize money, Antetokounmpo quipped after the game: …

Giannis Antetokounmpo lights up Pacers for 54, but Bucks run out of gas down the stretch
1 year, 2 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo lights up Pacers for 54, but Bucks run out of gas down the stretch

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Khris Middleton has been with Giannis Antetokounmpo for more than 10 years now. With Damian Lillard sidelined with right calf soreness, the second night of a back-to-back for the Bucks, Antetokounmpo served as the team’s point guard when Cam Payne was not on the floor throughout the night. Hopefully, next game or next time that happens, we’ll be …

Giannis Antetokounmpo at the point or in the post? Should the Bucks trade future firsts?
1 year, 3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo at the point or in the post? Should the Bucks trade future firsts?

New York Times  

It took a little while because you asked so many questions, but we have finally reached the bottom of our September mailbag. However, because of the Bucks’ current roster composition, it seems tough to imagine Antetokounmpo functioning as a center more than he functions as a point guard next season. If Horst feels like the Bucks aren’t playing up to …

Antetokounmpo back for Bucks in Game 4 against Heat
1 year, 8 months ago

Antetokounmpo back for Bucks in Game 4 against Heat

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the Milwaukee Bucks’ lineup. He was cleared to play in Monday night’s Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the top-seeded Bucks and eighth-seeded Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo missed Games 2 and 3 of the series — and most of Game 1 — with a bruised lower back. “He’s warming up …

Antetokounmpo’s status for Game 3 remains uncertain
1 year, 8 months ago

Antetokounmpo’s status for Game 3 remains uncertain

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status for Saturday’s Game 3 of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Miami Heat remains uncertain, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday. The two-time MVP did some individual work before the Bucks’ practice, but Budenholzer said Antetokounmpo didn’t do “team stuff.” Antetokounmpo left Game 1’s loss Sunday with a bruised lower back and didn’t …

Bucks make 25 3s, beat Heat 138-122 without Antetokounmpo
1 year, 8 months ago

Bucks make 25 3s, beat Heat 138-122 without Antetokounmpo

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — For at least one night, the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t miss Giannis Antetokounmpo at all. Brook Lopez scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 24 and the hot-shooting Bucks withstood Antetokounmpo’s absence while trouncing the Miami Heat 138-122 on Wednesday, tying their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece. We’re just out there trying to win.” Antetokounmpo remained …

Antetokounmpo unavailable for Bucks in Game 2 of Heat series
1 year, 8 months ago

Antetokounmpo unavailable for Bucks in Game 2 of Heat series

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said at his pregame availability that Antetokounmpo wouldn’t be available due to the bruised lower back that knocked the two-time MVP out of the Bucks’ 130-117 Game 1 loss on …

Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday
1 year, 8 months ago

Giannis doubtful, Morant questionable heading into Wednesday

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis’ Ja Morant both exited their series openers Sunday after getting hurt on drives to the basket, with …

Bucks’ Antetokounmpo exits game with lower back bruise
1 year, 8 months ago

Bucks’ Antetokounmpo exits game with lower back bruise

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo drove to the basket and took a hard fall. Antetokounmpo landed hard on his backside after getting fouled in the first quarter and left the Bucks’ Eastern Conference playoff opener for good early in the second quarter on Sunday. “We’ll monitor him and see how he does, see how he wakes up, how he feels the …

Heat’s Tyler Herro breaks hand in Game 1 vs. Bucks: How Miami will adjust without him
1 year, 8 months ago

Heat’s Tyler Herro breaks hand in Game 1 vs. Bucks: How Miami will adjust without him

New York Times  

Heat guard Tyler Herro broke his right hand during the second quarter of the team’s first-round playoff game against the Bucks on Sunday and was ruled out, Miami announced. #MIAvsMIL INJURY UPDATE: Tyler Herro will not return to tonight’s game vs the Bucks. — Miami HEAT April 16, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: How will the Heat adjust without Herro? …

Injuries to multiple NBA stars headline Sunday’s playoff games: What to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Injuries to multiple NBA stars headline Sunday’s playoff games: What to know

New York Times  

Sunday’s slate of NBA playoff Game 1s was headlined by injuries ranging from highly concerning to outright devastating for multiple NBA stars, including Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ja Morant The Grizzlies guard exited to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of the team’s 128-112 loss to the Lakers with an apparent hand injury. — Joe Vardon Giannis …

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