Giddey’s triple-double sends Bulls to 116-111 win over Bucks
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Giddey’s triple-double sends Bulls to 116-111 win over Bucks

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Josh Giddey had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double this season to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. The star guard came on with 18 points in the second half as Milwaukee played without NBA scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo for a fourth consecutive game. Bulls: Chicago responded with a tighter effort following a 141-133 loss at Atlanta on Thursday when the Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit with 50 points in the fourth quarter. Key moment The Bulls opened a seven-point cushion to start the third before the Bucks bounced back and took their first lead, 75-72, on Bobby Portis’ 3-pointer midway through the quarter.

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Bulls take on the Bucks on 3-game skid
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Bulls take on the Bucks on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago enters the matchup against Milwaukee after losing three straight games. The Bulls average 112.5 points per game, 9.3 fewer points than the 121.8 the Bulls allow to opponents. Damian Lillard is scoring 25.7 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Bucks. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: …

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls
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1 week, 1 day ago

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit by scoring 50 points in the fourth quarter in a 141-133 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Johnson added 15 rebounds and Trae Young scored 27 points, surpassing the 11,000 career point mark, and added 13 assists as the …

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard
1 week, 4 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
1 week, 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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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 …

Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls
1 week, 6 days ago

Tatum scores a season-high 43 to go with 16 rebounds, 10 assist in Celtics 123-98 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 to help the Celtics rebound from a 117-108 loss to the Bulls in Boston on Thursday …

Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak
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Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will look to keep its three-game win streak going when the Bulls take on Boston. The Celtics’ 45.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.2 percentage points lower than the Bulls have given up to their opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 6-4, averaging 121.3 points, …

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder
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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 …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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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
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Dosunmu and Giddey lead the Bulls past the struggling Hornets 109-95
3 weeks ago

Dosunmu and Giddey lead the Bulls past the struggling Hornets 109-95

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Josh Giddey had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets 109-95 on Friday night. Giddey and Dosunmu each hit three 3-pointers for the Bulls, who led almost the entire way, sending the Hornets to their 13th loss in 16 games. Takeaway Hornets: Though they’re getting healthier after being hit …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
3 weeks, 3 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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
4 weeks, 2 days 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 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 …

Giddey gets a triple-double as the Bulls race past the Nets for a 128-102 victory
1 month ago

Giddey gets a triple-double as the Bulls race past the Nets for a 128-102 victory

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-102 on Monday night. Dariq Whitehead scored 18 points for the Nets, and Dennis Schroder had 16 points and 10 assists. Brooklyn played without forward Cam Johnson because of a sprained left ankle — part of a long list of …

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129
1 month ago

Tatum scores 35, Pritchard adds 29 off the bench and Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game. Reserve Payton Pritchard added a season-best 29 points, including 11 straight during a fourth-quarter run that gave the Celtics the lead for good. Zach LaVine added 29 points for the Bulls, including …

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 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 …

Milwaukee takes home win streak into matchup with Chicago
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Milwaukee takes home win streak into matchup with Chicago

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Bucks face Chicago. Chicago is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Zach LaVine averaging 5.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 4-6, averaging 109.1 points, 43.2 rebounds, 22.9 assists, …

Bucks’ Damian Lillard makes winning basket in his return from concussion protocol
1 month, 2 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 …

Antetokounmpo scores 23 to lead Bucks past Raptors 99-85 in matchup of NBA’s worst
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1 month, 3 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 …

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell grabs a rebound away from Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during an NBA game in Chicago on Monday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, as the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind once more to preserve their 100 percent start to the season with a 119-113 victory over the …

Bulls pull off comeback to beat Hawks 125-113, snap 4-game skid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bulls pull off comeback to beat Hawks 125-113, snap 4-game skid

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — After trailing for the majority of the game, the Chicago Bulls stormed back in the second half to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 125-113, snapping a four-game losing streak on Saturday night. Atlanta outscored Chicago 37-24 in the first quarter and led by as many as 18, but the Bulls started the fourth quarter with a 14-3 run and …

Lillard, Antetokounmpo lead the way as Bucks snap 6-game skid with 123-100 victory over Jazz
1 month, 3 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 …

Chicago Bulls Hold on to Beat Magic 102-99 Despite Struggles in the Fourth Quarter
2 months ago

Chicago Bulls Hold on to Beat Magic 102-99 Despite Struggles in the Fourth Quarter

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Magic 102-99 in a thrilling contest in Chicago. Despite trailing by 20 points in the first half, the Bulls staged a remarkable comeback with a 12-3 run in the second quarter. The Bulls' defense held the Magic scoreless for over seven minutes in the fourth quarter, securing the win with a final-minute 3-pointer by Patrick …

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead
2 months ago

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-108 on Monday night. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard made 8 3s, and Derrick White had 13 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 10 boards and six assists for the Bucks.

Improved 3-Point Shooting Fuels Bulls' Victory Over Bucks
2 months, 1 week ago

Improved 3-Point Shooting Fuels Bulls' Victory Over Bucks

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bulls showcased their improved 3-point production in a 133-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago went 21 of 47 from 3-point range, the most 3s the Bulls had made in a game since hitting a team-record 25 against New Orleans on Feb. 10, 2021. It was only the eighth time in franchise history that the Bulls made 20 …

Bulls Dominate Bucks in Thrilling Thriller
2 months, 1 week ago

Bulls Dominate Bucks in Thrilling Thriller

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-122 in their home opener. Coby White led the Bulls with 35 points, while Zach LaVine added 25 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. The Bulls broke a 72-all tie in the third quarter and pulled ahead for good by scoring seven straight points.

Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Bucks’ Game 4 vs. Pacers
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Damian Lillard’s 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener
8 months, 1 week ago

Damian Lillard’s 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard’s sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their playoff opener. That was just my mentality, to come out and try to set the tone.” The Bucks needed Lillard to step up without Antetokounmpo, whose return date is uncertain as he deals with a strained left calf that also caused …

Lillard’s unusual night in Bucks’ win includes 35 points in first half and 0 in second half
8 months, 1 week ago

Lillard’s unusual night in Bucks’ win includes 35 points in first half and 0 in second half

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard couldn’t be stopped in the first half — and couldn’t score a point in the second. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime in the Bucks’ 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Since the play-by-play era began in 1995, no player ever scored that …

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101
9 months ago

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and eight assists and Alex Caruso added 21 points on a season-high seven 3-pointers as the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-101 on Sunday. Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and eight rebounds, Coby White scored 17 and Ayo Dosunmu added 13 for the Bulls, who shot 52.5% from the floor, including …

Bucks beat the Thunder 118-93
9 months, 1 week ago

Bucks beat the Thunder 118-93

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton recorded his second career triple-double and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-93 on Sunday. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points — the first time since Jan. 19 he was held below 20 — and sat out the entire fourth quarter after the …

NBA roundup: Houston Rockets beats Chicago Bulls for 7th straight win
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Houston Rockets beats Chicago Bulls for 7th straight win

The Hindu  

Jalen Green scored 26 points, Dillon Brooks added 23 and three reserves scored in double figures as the Houston Rockets extended its winning streak to seven games with a 127-117 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Wizards 109, Kings 102 Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis | Photo Credit: AP Kyle Kuzma …

Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

DeMar DeRozan’s 46 leads Bulls past Pacers in OT
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DeMar DeRozan’s 46 leads Bulls past Pacers in OT

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — DeMar DeRozan scored 46 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, to help the Chicago Bulls outlast the Indiana Pacers 132-129 on Wednesday night. “It’s like a survival mode that kicks in, in a fun way,” DeRozan said. It always reminds me of my childhood, being a kid and doing the little fake countdown, jumping on the bed, …

Doncic scores 27 but 30-point triple-double streak ends as Mavericks dominate Bulls 127-92
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Doncic scores 27 but 30-point triple-double streak ends as Mavericks dominate Bulls 127-92

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luka Doncic came through with yet another triple-double. Doncic had 27 points, recording another triple-double but doing so without scoring 30 for the first time in seven games, and the Dallas Mavericks rolled over the Chicago Bulls 127-92 on Monday night. But when he does retire, he’ll look back to see the game that he was playing was …

Damian Lillard scores 16 in the 4th quarter, and Bucks hold off short-handed LA Clippers 124-117
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Damian Lillard scores 16 in the 4th quarter, and Bucks hold off short-handed LA Clippers 124-117

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Damian Lillard scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks' first victory on their California road trip, 124-117 over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. HT Image Lillard hit three of his seven 3-pointers in the fourth, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the …

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers’ stunning 123-122 win over Bucks
9 months, 3 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers’ stunning 123-122 win over Bucks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Spencer Dinwiddie blocked Damian Lillard’s step-back jumper right before the buzzer to preserve …

Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

How Damian Lillard and Bucks offense went from ‘good to great’ in comeback win over Clippers
9 months, 4 weeks ago

How Damian Lillard and Bucks offense went from ‘good to great’ in comeback win over Clippers

New York Times  

From the moment he took over as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers has dictated a straightforward edict to his players on the offensive end of the floor. But in Rivers’ mind, the Bucks can only reach their next level as a team if they consistently strive to pass up good looks to create great looks on the …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Antetokounmpo posts 36 points, 18 rebounds, Bucks flex defensive muscle in 112-95 win over Nuggets
10 months, 3 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 …

Milwaukee faces Utah after Antetokounmpo’s 48-point game
11 months ago

Milwaukee faces Utah after Antetokounmpo’s 48-point game

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -1; over/under is 247.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee faces the Utah Jazz after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 48 points in the Bucks’ 129-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. TOP PERFORMERS: Markkanen is scoring 23.6 points per game with 8.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the …

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
11 months ago

Trail Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard’s former team took a bit of the shine off his gala homecoming. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night. It was Lillard’s first game in Portland since he was traded to the Bucks in …

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