LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114
1 month 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 by one with 19 seconds left. Takeaways Bucks: Portis was huge off the bench, including scoring eight points in the third quarter to help the Bucks build a 90-86 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Key stat The Hornets outrebounded the Bucks 53-40 despite playing without centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards.

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Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls
1 day, 11 hours 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 …

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

NBA roundup: Cup champion Bucks no match for Cavs

The Hindu  

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

Giannis, Lillard headline NBA Cup all-tournament team
3 days, 12 hours 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 …

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
5 days, 13 hours 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 …

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder
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5 days, 18 hours 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 Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title
5 days, 18 hours 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 …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
6 days, 9 hours 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 week, 1 day ago

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

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game
1 week, 1 day ago

Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS - Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Young scored 14 points in the third quarter, helping the Hawks erase Milwaukee's lead. The Hawks led 28-26 after the first quarter, but Milwaukee outscored them by …

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas
1 week, 5 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
1 week, 6 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 …

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons
2 weeks, 5 days 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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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss at least 2 weeks with a left calf strain
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will miss at least 2 weeks with a left calf strain

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets will be without point guard LaMelo Ball for at least two weeks because of a strained left calf. Ball felt discomfort in his calf after Wednesday night’s loss to the Miami Heat and did not play against the New York Knicks on Friday. The team also said guard Tre Mann’s lower back soreness has …

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide

Associated Press  

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing four straight games. The Hornets score 107.7 points per game, 12.5 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 105.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, …

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyler Herro scored 27 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Miami Heat held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Wednesday night. Herro was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws, giving the Hornets a chance to tie or win with six seconds left. Hornets: Ball, who came in averaging …

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Miami Heat after LaMelo Ball scored 44 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 95-84 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Hornets average 109.1 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than the 110.3 the Heat give up. …

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte 95-84 on Monday night. Moritz Wagner and Cole Anthony each had 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Jonathan Isaac knocked down three fourth-quarter corner 3s …

Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball’s 50-point game
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball’s 50-point game

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Orlando Magic after LaMelo Ball scored 50 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hornets average 16.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Magic give up. …

Ball’s career-high 50 points not enough as Antetokounmpo, Lillard lead Bucks past Hornets 125-119
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Damian Lillard added 31 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Charlotte Hornets 125-119 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Milwaukee opened the fourth quarter with a 14-5 spurt for a 110-90 lead, but the Hornets got it to 121-119 on Brandon Miller’s 3-pointer with 15 …

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win
1 month ago

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

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

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
1 month 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 …

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT
1 month ago

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Hornets hung on to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-121 on Thursday night. Miller was 8 for 12 from 3-point range — two of those coming in overtime — and LaMelo Ball had 35 points and nine assists before fouling out one second into …

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game
1 month 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 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 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 …

Milwaukee takes home win streak into matchup with Chicago
1 month 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 coach Doc Rivers reacts to fine by noting he had to defend his player
1 month ago

Bucks coach Doc Rivers reacts to fine by noting he had to defend his player

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he had to defend his player as he reacted to the $25,000 fine he received from the NBA on Sunday for criticizing a crucial officiating call in a 115-114 loss at Charlotte a day earlier. The Bucks coach had argued that Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t commit a foul with Milwaukee trailing by one …

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

Hornets star LaMelo Ball slapped with huge fine for 'anti-gay' comment in postgame interview
1 month ago

Hornets star LaMelo Ball slapped with huge fine for 'anti-gay' comment in postgame interview

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available The NBA has announced a $100,000 fine for LaMelo Ball after the Hornets star made a homophobic remark following his team's win over the Bucks on Saturday. LaMelo Ball made a homophobic remark following his team's win against the Bucks Ball tallied 26 points, nine rebounds and six …

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

Doc Rivers rips officials after Bucks lose to Hornets on controversial call: ‘Clearly not a foul’
1 month, 1 week ago

Doc Rivers rips officials after Bucks lose to Hornets on controversial call: ‘Clearly not a foul’

New York Times  

Editor’s note: The NBA announced on Sunday that Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 for “public criticism of officiating.” The Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing start to the season took yet another turn Saturday in Charlotte. Both teams have played too hard.” The Bucks could not challenge the call against Antetokounmpo because they had already successfully challenged one foul called …

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

Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo’s 59-point showing

Associated Press  

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

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mitchell finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, which is off to the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-setting 24-game winning streak to begin the …

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks despite Giannis’ 43 points

The Hindu  

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

Toronto visits Milwaukee after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Brown calls Antetokounmpo ‘a child’ after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard scored 34 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game skid, beating the Utah Jazz 123-100 on Thursday night. Bucks: Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers shuffled his lineup by giving Andre Jackson Jr. his first start of the season and moving Gary Trent Jr. to a bench role. Antetokounmpo …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

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

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

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players

Associated Press  

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

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

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory

Associated Press  

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

Giannis’ new runway and Brook Lopez’s rim protection: What we’re seeing with the Bucks
1 month, 3 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
1 month, 3 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.

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