Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight loss
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight loss

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers won his 1,099th regular-season game to move into eighth place on the NBA’s list, Damian Lillard scored 26 points in his return from a two-game injury absence and the Milwaukee Bucks cruised past short-handed Charlotte 120-84 on Friday night to send the Hornets to their 10th straight loss. To be a team that is considered a contender and what we want to accomplish, we’ve got to start acting like it.” The Bucks limited Charlotte to 17 points in the first quarter and the Hornets shot just 34.2% from the field overall. I focused on defense and not getting screened.” Beasley shot 5 of 6 from beyond the arc in the first half against the Hornets, leading the Bucks to a 66-38 halftime lead. I think our guys see that.” Beverley was acquired to help bolster the Bucks’ perimeter defense, which has struggled to stop opposing guards this season.

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NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs
3 days, 7 hours ago

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 124-101 home win over the Bucks on Friday, swiftly bringing Milwaukee down from its NBA Cup-championship high. Thunder 104, Heat 97 Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as visiting Oklahoma City withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat Miami. Luguentz Dort had 14 …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
Trending News
1 week, 2 days 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, 2 days 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, 6 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 …

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
2 weeks ago

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals

CNN  

CNN — The second annual NBA Cup’s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games. “So, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.” Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots a three against the Dallas Mavericks. Nate Billings/AP Thunder top Mavs with …

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night. Miller’s 3-pointer cut Atlanta’s lead to one, but Hunter answered with two free throws with 9.7 seconds left. Charlotte has been without centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards …

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

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month ago

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -8.5; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits the Milwaukee Bucks after the Hornets took down the Detroit Pistons 123-121 in overtime. TOP PERFORMERS: Brook Lopez is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the Bucks. Brandon Miller is scoring 18.6 points per …

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 …

NBA fines Hornets’ Ball, Timberwolves’ Edwards and Bucks coach Rivers
1 month ago

NBA fines Hornets’ Ball, Timberwolves’ Edwards and Bucks coach Rivers

The Hindu  

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined 100,000 USD for making offensive and derogatory comments while Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers and Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards were also fined by the NBA on Sunday. Ball, who made the deciding free throws in the final seconds, was fined the maximum amount possible by the league for an offensive anti-gay remark in an …

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

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing
1 month, 1 week ago

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee plays the Charlotte Hornets after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 59-point game in the Bucks’ 127-120 overtime win against the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte went 21-61 overall, 14-38 in Eastern Conference action and 11-30 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Hornets averaged 15.2 points off of turnovers, 12.1 …

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points with 12 rebounds and six assists to help the visiting Boston Celtics overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-107 on Sunday. Paul George scored 15 points on 6-of-18 shooting and dished out nine assists for the Sixers, but he didn’t play in OT after logging 33 minutes in his continued return from …

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 …

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a thrilling 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Ronald Holland picked up the loose ball and drove from halfcourt for a go-ahead layup with 6.3 seconds left to give the Pistons the lead, stunning the home crowd. Takeaways Pistons: …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics pulled away from a heated game against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 124-109. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points. The Hornets were led by LaMelo Ball with 31 points, but they were unable to overcome the Celtics' championship-caliber defense.

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory

Associated Press  

The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a convincing 122-99 victory on Thursday night. Ja Morant shone with a triple-double, recording 26 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies built a 31-point lead in the second half and maintained their momentum throughout the game. The Bucks struggled to shoot efficiently, shooting only 42% from the field and 3 …

Hornets Bounce Back from Ankle Injury to Defeat Rockets
2 months ago

Hornets Bounce Back from Ankle Injury to Defeat Rockets

Associated Press  

LaMelo Ball shines for the Hornets, leading them to a 110-105 victory over the Rockets. Ball had a triple-double with 34 points, 11 assists, and 2 free throws. Grant Williams made a crucial 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to secure the win for the Hornets. Houston's offense dominated the game, shooting 36.9% from the field and 44.7% from three-point range. …

Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis apologized to his teammates for his ejection from a Game 4 loss that put the Milwaukee Bucks on the brink of playoff elimination. Portis and Khris Middleton each scored 29 points and the short-handed Bucks routed the Indiana Pacers 115-92 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. I’m already ready …

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 …

Bridges and the Hornets visit conference foe Boston
8 months, 1 week ago

Bridges and the Hornets visit conference foe Boston

Associated Press  

Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -10; over/under is 217 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Boston and Charlotte face off on Friday. Bridges is scoring 21.3 points per game and averaging 7.4 rebounds for the Hornets. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 114.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 6.5 …

NBA: Bucks Get Past Celtics Despite Antetokounmpo's Calf Injury; Warriors Outshine Lakers
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Jackson leads Memphis against Milwaukee after 40-point showing
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jackson leads Memphis against Milwaukee after 40-point showing

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -13; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 40 points in the Grizzlies’ 110-108 win against the Detroit Pistons. TOP PERFORMERS: Brook Lopez is scoring 12.3 points per game and averaging 5.2 rebounds for the Bucks. LAST …

What did we learn from Celtics versus Bucks as a potential playoff preview?
9 months ago

What did we learn from Celtics versus Bucks as a potential playoff preview?

New York Times  

For most of the evening, it looked like the game wouldn’t mean much. We hadn’t been in one in a little while there, and just a good learning experience.” While the win for Boston is nice, even Doc Rivers acknowledged before the game that the second-place Bucks aren’t closing that 11-game gap in the standings behind the Celtics entering Thursday …

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 …

Milwaukee plays Phoenix, aims for 4th straight home win
9 months, 1 week ago

Milwaukee plays Phoenix, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts Phoenix looking to prolong its three-game home winning streak. The 120.4 points per game the Bucks score are 6.2 more points than the Suns give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 7-3, averaging 112.3 points, 43.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while …

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks at last second in thriller

LA Times  

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, left, controls the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-122 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. With the Lakers needing one last stop, Spencer Dinwiddie, the Angeleno native making his first start for the team, smothered Lillard and blocked a potential game-winner in the final seconds, securing …

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 and Bobby Portis added 21 as the Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 on Tuesday night for their most lopsided victory of the season. “Coming back from the …

Rivers hasn’t been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretch
10 months ago

Rivers hasn’t been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretch

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers’ arrival was supposed to ensure the Milwaukee Bucks would develop into one of the NBA’s most dangerous teams by the postseason. The Bucks will return from the All-Star break on Friday at Minnesota having gone 3-7 in Rivers’ first 10 games as coach after the team put together a 32-14 record beforehand. “You don’t want to …

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 …

Timberwolves roll past short-handed Bucks 129-105 to spoil Doc Rivers’ home debut
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Timberwolves roll past short-handed Bucks 129-105 to spoil Doc Rivers’ home debut

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Anthony Edwards had 26 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves shot 21 of 41 from 3-point range to trounce the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 129-105 on Thursday night. “It was a better feeling to see my teammates make a lot of shots and take confident shots and keep shooting them, keep shooting open shots and playing their …

In Patrick Beverley, Bucks get an ‘instigator,’ ‘irritant’ and ‘pest’ on defense
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In Patrick Beverley, Bucks get an ‘instigator,’ ‘irritant’ and ‘pest’ on defense

New York Times  

Doc Rivers wasn’t going to let Patrick Beverley get him in trouble on Thursday. After the Bucks’ 129-105 loss to the Timberwolves, Rivers could finally speak about Beverley because the Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers made the trade official during the second half of Thursday’s game. “And now that we’re teammates, we’re not just become overnight best friends, but I think …

Doc Rivers lured back to coaching with chance to compete for NBA title with the Bucks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Doc Rivers lured back to coaching with chance to compete for NBA title with the Bucks

LA Times  

Doc Rivers says he didn’t plan to return to coaching, but he couldn’t pass up a chance to potentially lead the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA title. Rivers held his introductory news conference as Milwaukee’s coach Saturday, four days after the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin just 43 games into his tenure. Mike Budenholzer, who coached the Bucks to the 2021 …

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas
1 year ago

Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11 boards, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 130-111 on Saturday, opening a two-game series with their seventh straight victory. Khris Middleton scored 20 points for the Bucks, who beat the Knicks for the ninth straight time and …

Bucks, Lakers advance to In-Season Tournament semifinals
1 year 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: …

Bucks overcome 26-point deficit to beat Trail Blazers in Lillard’s 1st game against former team
1 year ago

Bucks overcome 26-point deficit to beat Trail Blazers in Lillard’s 1st game against former team

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard acknowledged his first game against his former team felt a little bit different at first. Giannis Antetokounmpo made a tiebreaking tip-in with 18.5 seconds left and had 33 points, 16 rebounds and six assists and the Bucks overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-102 on Sunday. “To be a good team, a …

Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128
1 year ago

Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Brook Lopez matched a career high with 39 points and hit a 3-pointer with 2:40 left to put the Milwaukee Bucks ahead for good in a 131-128 In-Season Tournament victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. “We’re evaluating him tomorrow.” Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each added 31 points as the Bucks improved to 3-0 in the …

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Bucks in showdown of East leaders
1 year, 1 month ago

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Bucks in showdown of East leaders

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum shook off an illness to have 23 points and 11 rebounds, carrying the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night in an early showdown of top Eastern Conference teams. NUGGETS 124, MAGIC 119 ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half, Paolo Banchero added 23 points, …

Lillard scores 27, leads 3-point barrage as Bucks beat Hornets to remain unbeaten in tourney play
1 year, 1 month ago

Lillard scores 27, leads 3-point barrage as Bucks beat Hornets to remain unbeaten in tourney play

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Damian Lillard scored 27 points, Malik Beasley added 20 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 37-point effort from LaMelo Ball to beat the Charlotte Hornets 130-99 on Friday night and remain unbeaten in NBA In-Season Tournament play. Griffin said he left his starters in the game in the fourth quarter with a big lead to help the …

Damian Lillard is a ‘one-man offense’ for the Bucks. The Raptors saw it personally
1 year, 1 month ago

Damian Lillard is a ‘one-man offense’ for the Bucks. The Raptors saw it personally

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bucks vs Knicks in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. “Last time we came here, they kind of blitzed us to start the game,” Lillard said, referring to a 130-112 beatdown in the fourth game of the season. Attacking in transition, guys weren’t in a position to really do a whole lot, so …

Charlotte Hornets fall to Dallas Mavericks despite LaMelo Ball triple-double
1 year, 1 month ago

Charlotte Hornets fall to Dallas Mavericks despite LaMelo Ball triple-double

The Independent  

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Alec Burks scores 24, more physical Pistons outlast Hornets 111-99 for 1st victory of the season
1 year, 1 month ago

Alec Burks scores 24, more physical Pistons outlast Hornets 111-99 for 1st victory of the season

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alec Burks scored 24 points, Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 on Friday night for their first win of the season. Jaden Ivey had 18 points and Isaiah Stewart scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter for the Pistons, whose …

Bucks-Thunder observations: Damian Lillard’s gravity, defensive variety and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Bucks-Thunder observations: Damian Lillard’s gravity, defensive variety and more

New York Times  

Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were back on the floor for the Milwaukee Bucks. That was about the only similarity to the team’s preseason game Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A. Before Tuesday’s preseason matchup, Bucks coach Adrian Griffin told reporters that veterans Jae Crowder, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis all …

Lillard scores 14 points on Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lebron-less Lakers
1 year, 2 months ago

Lillard scores 14 points on Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lebron-less Lakers

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, Damian Lillard had 14 in his Milwaukee debut, as the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-97 on Sunday night during the NBA preseason. RELATED | NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs Anthony Davis scored 16 points for Los Angeles in 19 minutes. RAPTORS 134, TAIPANS 93 Scottie Barnes …

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks bounce back as Nuggets see off Wolves

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies bounced back to level their respective NBA playoff series’ with crucial victories Wednesday, as Jamal Murray delivered a 40-point masterpiece to give the Denver Nuggets a commanding 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Just the fact that he’s missed the last two postseasons, just to have him back, and playing at that …

NBA result: Hornets deals Mavericks their third straight loss
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Hornets deals Mavericks their third straight loss

The Hindu  

PJ Washington scored 28 points and Gordon Hayward had 25 as the short-handed Charlotte Hornets dealt a devastating blow to the host Dallas Mavericks’ postseason hopes by winning 117-109 on Friday night. Charlotte received a boost from the return of rookie center Mark Williams, who missed time with a thumb injury but provided 13 points and eight rebounds. Luka Doncic …

NBA result today: Antetokounmpo, Lopez lead Bucks past Raptors 118-111
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result today: Antetokounmpo, Lopez lead Bucks past Raptors 118-111

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, Brook Lopez scored 17 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Lopez scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter on a pair of 3-point plays and a dunk to put Milwaukee …

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