Giannis Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks past pesky Magic: 3 observations
2 years, 1 month ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks past pesky Magic: 3 observations

New York Times  

After dropping a hard-fought game to the Lakers on Friday, the Bucks ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton for Saturday’s game against the Hornets. Antetokounmpo gets back into a groove The Bucks built their lead to 19 points with a little less than two minutes left in the third quarter, but could not put the game away for good with a final run in the fourth quarter. Middleton and Connaughton struggle As Pat Connaughton and Middleton have worked their way back onto the floor, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer has regularly reminded reporters of the importance of the work done during training camp and the preseason, even going as far to hype up the importance of the pick-up runs most players participate in September before training camp gets started. Two-way players turn into heroes for a night While the Bucks’ big 3 got back on the floor, Grayson Allen and Brook Lopez missed Monday’s game.

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NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak
23 hours, 25 minutes ago

NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento’s seven-game winning streak. Cavaliers 127, Pacers 117 Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping Cleveland end host Indiana’s six-game winning streak. …

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105
1 week ago

Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 22 points, including 17 in the first half, and AJ Green and Gary Trent each added 14 as the Bucks won their second consecutive …

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

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 112-91 on Monday without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Bulls: The Bulls were a bit thin in the backcourt, with Lonzo Ball out with an illness and Josh Giddey missing his third straight …

Antetokounmpo, Lillard remain sidelined for Bucks against Bulls
3 weeks, 2 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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3 weeks, 3 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 …

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals key reason why Milwaukee Bucks won NBA Cup
4 weeks ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals key reason why Milwaukee Bucks won NBA Cup

The Independent  

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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Beat Thunder 97-81 For NBA Cup Title
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Beat Thunder 97-81 For NBA Cup Title

Huff Post  

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game on December 17, 2024 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 23 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder
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4 weeks, 1 day 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, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and center Brook Lopez. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

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

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory
1 month, 1 week ago

Hawks win 5th straight game and halt the Bucks’ winning streak at 7 with 119-104 victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jalen Johnson had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks halted Milwaukee’s winning streak at seven games, beating the Bucks 119-104 on Wednesday night. De’Andre Hunter scored 20 points, Trae Young 17, Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Onyeka Okongwu 13 and Zaccharie Risacher 12 as the Hawks extended their winning streak to five games. Taurean Prince, the league’s …

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons
1 month, 1 week ago

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 16, Tim Hardaway scored 15 and Jalen Duren added 11 for the Pistons. Milwaukee’s Gary Trent Jr. scored …

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

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 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 leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 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 …

Giannis’ block, Damian Lillard’s bucket help Bucks escape with win over Rockets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Giannis’ block, Damian Lillard’s bucket help Bucks escape with win over Rockets

New York Times  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t caught many good breaks in what has felt like a snakebitten start to the 2024-25 season, but that’s exactly what they received on the final play of Monday’s game as they eked out a 101-100 win over the Houston Rockets at Fiserv Forum. “I’m happy that VanVleet did not slip this time and I …

Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 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 …

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
2 months 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
2 months 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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2 months 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 …

Bucks get contributions across the board in much-needed win against Raptors
2 months ago

Bucks get contributions across the board in much-needed win against Raptors

New York Times  

MILWAUKEE — With Damian Lillard sidelined because of the concussion protocol, the Milwaukee Bucks would need to find enough offense to pull out a win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. He was not only ready for that pass on that play, but the Bucks’ two-way point guard was also prepared for the biggest opportunity in his NBA tenure …

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory
2 months, 2 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 …

Giannis’ new runway and Brook Lopez’s rim protection: What we’re seeing with the Bucks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Giannis’ new runway and Brook Lopez’s rim protection: What we’re seeing with the Bucks

New York Times  

This is not where the Milwaukee Bucks thought they would be after the first week of the season. To get a better idea of what’s happening on the floor, let’s play “Ones” and take a look at the micro and the macro trends of the last week of Bucks basketball. One trend: The possession battle In 2002, Dean Oliver, considered …

Bucks loss to defending-champ Celtics highlights gap between the two: ‘Our goal is to get there’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks loss to defending-champ Celtics highlights gap between the two: ‘Our goal is to get there’

New York Times  

BOSTON — No matter what the Milwaukee Bucks did against the Boston Celtics on Monday, they couldn’t change the reality of what had already occurred before they stepped on the floor at TD Garden. “We played two horrible games and there’s no excuse for that,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said following Monday’s game. But I think our guys like where …

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 …

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, 2 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 …

Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Perhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia would’ve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBA’s best record. The 76ers aim to stave off elimination on the road, though they certainly didn’t have much of a home-court advantage Sunday, when a large and loud contingent of Knicks fans watched Jalen Brunson score a …

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, 4 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 …

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

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