NBA: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo enters concussion protocol, will miss clash against Toronto Raptors
6 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo enters concussion protocol, will miss clash against Toronto Raptors

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol on Monday and will miss a showdown of unbeatens against the Toronto Raptors New York: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol on Monday and will miss a showdown of unbeatens against the Toronto Raptors. The 23-year-old Greek power forward, averaging 25.0 points, 14.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 blocked shots a game this season, suffered a blow to the head in a victory Saturday over Orlando. But I’m fine.” Antetokounmpo passed neurological tests Saturday that provided significant doubt he had suffered a concussion and was allowed to return to play but he was re-evaluated Sunday and reported new symptoms along with a lingering headache. That was enough to have Antetokounmpo put into concussion protocol and end any chance he would play Monday against the visiting Raptors, who like the Bucks are 6-0.

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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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

Bucks’ Damian Lillard makes winning basket in his return from concussion protocol
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bucks’ Damian Lillard makes winning basket in his return from concussion protocol

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard has dealt with all kinds of injuries through his 13 seasons in the NBA, but he’d never had to worry about recovering from a concussion before. Lillard came back after missing three games and made a game-winning layup with 3.9 seconds left in the Bucks’ 101-100 victory over Houston that snapped the Rockets’ five-game winning streak …

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 …

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing
2 months 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 …

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 …

Analysis: Injuries are a common theme for teams off to fast — or slow — starts as NBA Cup begins
2 months ago

Analysis: Injuries are a common theme for teams off to fast — or slow — starts as NBA Cup begins

Associated Press  

Cleveland has won its first 12 games and is off to the best start in the league. “But on the other hand I’ve felt the frustration of this process, and the wear it puts on your mind.” By any measure — also including the absence of San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich for medical reasons — the first three weeks of …

Toronto visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing
2 months 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
8 months, 2 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
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 …

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 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo 'did NOT rupture his Achilles, MRI reveals' after the Milwaukee Bucks star went down with a non-contact injury in win over Boston: Former MVP's return depends on 'treatment and r
9 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo 'did NOT rupture his Achilles, MRI reveals' after the Milwaukee Bucks star went down with a non-contact injury in win over Boston: Former MVP's return depends on 'treatment and r

Daily Mail  

He went down in Tuesday's win over Boston with a non-contact injury The Milwaukee Bucks got some good news on Wednesday morning as The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo avoided any damage to his left Achilles tendon when he went down with a non-contact injury in Tuesday's win over the Boston Celtics. Giannis left the Bucks game after …

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, 1 week 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 …

Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Antetokounmpo won’t play Monday against Clippers due to left Achilles tendinitis
10 months, 1 week 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
11 months 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, 3 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 …

Khris Middleton sets milestone in win over Pistons, but Bucks’ defensive woes continue
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Khris Middleton sets milestone in win over Pistons, but Bucks’ defensive woes continue

New York Times  

DETROIT — After grabbing an offensive rebound with two minutes, 13 seconds remaining, with the game against the Detroit Pistons still in the balance, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo knew exactly what to do. Not only did Middleton’s 3 cap a 9-0 run from the Bucks that sealed a 122-113 win, the team’s second straight victory in Detroit and their …

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