Thursday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Bucks, 76ers eliminated as Pacers and Knicks move on
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Thursday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Bucks, 76ers eliminated as Pacers and Knicks move on

New York Times  

By Kelly Iko, Eric Nehm, Fred Katz, Mike Vorkunov and David Aldridge The New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers in a close Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals and face the Indiana Pacers. In Indianapolis, Damian Lillard was a go for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 6 against the Pacers after missing Games 4 and 5 of the first-round series with right Achilles tendinitis. — Kelly Iko, NBA staff writer Injuries catch up to Bucks again As the injuries piled up, the Bucks didn’t have enough in this first-round series against the Pacers. — Eric Nehm, Bucks beat writer Knicks 118, 76ers 115 Series: New York advances This series is not over Sure, the Knicks just won the fourth game of it. — Fred Katz, Knicks beat writer JOSH HART PUTS THE KNICKS AHEAD 114-111 WITH 24 SECONDS LEFT IN THE 4Q 😱🎯 NYK advances to the East Semis with a win on TNT pic.twitter.com/IXRatqtyJy — NBA May 3, 2024 76ers waste another year of Joel Embiid There’s only one takeaway the 76ers can take from this series: They have used up one more season of Joel Embiid’s prime and don’t have a playoff series win to show for it.

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Warriors fend off Timberwolves 116-115 behind Curry’s 31 points to climb back to .500
3 hours, 17 minutes ago

Warriors fend off Timberwolves 116-115 behind Curry’s 31 points to climb back to .500

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points to help the Golden State Warriors stave off a furious comeback Wednesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-115 victory. Andrew Wiggins added 24 points for a depleted Warriors team seeking a spark on the last stop on a four-game trip after falling below.500 for the first time this …

NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ seven-game winning streak
1 day, 1 hour 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. …

Wagner, Magic take on the Bucks
6 days, 1 hour ago

Wagner, Magic take on the Bucks

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4.5; over/under is 210 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee visits Orlando in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Bucks average 9.8 more points per game than the Magic allow their opponents to score. LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 5-5, averaging 99.0 points, 40.4 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 8.9 steals and …

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 …

Pacers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
1 week, 2 days ago

Pacers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Pacers take on Chicago. The Pacers’ 12.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Bulls give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 7-3, averaging …

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 …

Giddey’s triple-double sends Bulls to 116-111 win over Bucks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 take on the Bucks on 3-game skid
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

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: …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -9; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts Brooklyn trying to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Bucks are shooting 48.1% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points lower than the 48.7% the Nets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 7-3, averaging 112.8 …

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 …

Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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, …

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 …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
4 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

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 …

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals
1 month ago

Hawks rally for a 108-100 victory over the Knicks and a trip to the NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Trae Young had 22 points and 11 assists, De’Andre Hunter and Jalen Johnson outplayed the Knicks frontcourt and the Atlanta Hawks took their surprising NBA Cup run all the way to the semifinals in Las Vegas, beating New York 108-100 on Wednesday night. Hunter scored 24 points and Johnson had 21 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists …

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 …

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks
1 month, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their home winning streak to seven games by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Friday. HT Image Boston used a 10-2 run to take a 105-101 lead with 1:29 left, and Jrue Holiday hit a jump shot that put the Celtics up 107-102 with …

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting
1 month, 1 week ago

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting

New York Times  

BOSTON — Al Horford’s final shot didn’t matter. And it’s gonna be really competitive.” The Celtics shot 32.1 percent on 3-point attempts in their fifth-worst outside shooting performance of the season. During a Nov. 10 Celtics win at Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo earned an offensive foul call with an elbow to Brown’s face, then, like an uncle playing a game with his …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

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 …

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James continues to endure one of the worst shooting slumps of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers were easily beaten, 109-80, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The four-time NBA champion did, however, just about keep his long-running, league-record, double-digit scoring streak alive, extending it to 1,243 games as he registered 10 points to go with …

Timberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Timberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing streak by holding off the Los Angeles Clippers 93-92 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julius Randle added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who overcame 22 turnovers and …

Bucks face the Wizards on 5-game win streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bucks face the Wizards on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee heads into a matchup with Washington as winners of five games in a row. Milwaukee leads the Eastern Conference with 35.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 9.8. The Wizards average 107.8 points per game, 4.5 fewer than the 112.3 the Bucks allow to …

Pacers’ trio leads Indiana to 3rd straight win with 121-114 victory over Trail Blazers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pacers’ trio leads Indiana to 3rd straight win with 121-114 victory over Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam matched a season high with 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 28 and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers overcame a sluggish first half to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-114 on Wednesday night. The Pacers led by 11 entering the final quarter and fended off a Trail Blazers rally as Haliburton scored 12 points and Siakam …

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Cup roundup: Damian Lillard hoists banged-up Bucks over Heat

The Hindu  

Damian Lillard scored 37 points and dished out 12 assists as the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Julius Randle scored 21 points and Naz Reid contributed 19 off the bench for the Timberwolves, who fell to 1-2 in West Group A. Suns 127, Lakers 100 Devin Booker recorded …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after the Heat took down the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime. Milwaukee is the Eastern Conference leader with 35.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 9.8. The Bucks average 113.1 points per …

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 …

Milwaukee takes home win streak into matchup with Chicago
1 month, 4 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, …

Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends’ Wizards’ losing streak to 9
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Brunson, Towns help Knicks roll to a 134-106 win that extends’ Wizards’ losing streak to 9

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory Monday night that extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to nine games. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes for the Knicks, who were off and running right from the start even while playing …

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 …

Houston faces Milwaukee on 5-game win streak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Houston faces Milwaukee on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -3.5; over/under is 220 BOTTOM LINE: Houston seeks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Rockets take on Milwaukee. The Rockets average 114.6 points per game, 1.0 more than the 113.6 the Bucks give up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 3-7, averaging 109.8 …

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points
2 months 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 …

Jayson Tatum scores 23 in second half to rally Celtics to a 113-107 victory over slumping Bucks
2 months ago

Jayson Tatum scores 23 in second half to rally Celtics to a 113-107 victory over slumping Bucks

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 113-107 on Sunday afternoon. Takeaways Celtics: Pritchard, who scored 28 points in a 119-108 victory over the Bucks on Oct. 28, kept Boston in the game by scoring 17 in the first half. …

Towns scores 32 in Knicks’ 116-94 win over struggling Bucks
2 months, 1 week ago

Towns scores 32 in Knicks’ 116-94 win over struggling Bucks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and the New York Knicks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 116-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Jalen Brunson chipped in 15 points and nine assists, and Josh Hart had 11 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the Knicks’ third win of at …

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 …

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory
2 months, 1 week 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: …

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 …

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead
2 months, 2 weeks 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.

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 …

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