Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 23 points and the Bucks connected on 17 3-pointers on the way to beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in the NBA Cup title game Tuesday night. There was about $300,000 in additional bonus money for Bucks players — they got $514,971 apiece, while the Thunder players got $205,988 each — but the win, the loss and the statistics from the game won’t count toward the regular season. Takeaways Bucks: Milwaukee played without guard Khris Middleton and still improved to an NBA-best 12-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, including a perfect 7-0 this season.

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Devin Booker's late bucket lifts Suns over Bucks
19 hours, 30 minutes ago

Devin Booker's late bucket lifts Suns over Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Devin Booker knocked down a 20-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds remaining to give the Phoenix Suns a 108-106 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. HT Image Kevin Durant recorded 38 points, eight rebounds and five assists as the Suns won their fourth consecutive game. Booker added 19 points and 12 assists, Ryan Dunn had 12 points and …

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant’s 42-point performance
2 days, 18 hours ago

Milwaukee visits Phoenix after Durant’s 42-point performance

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Kevin Durant scored 42 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Milwaukee ranks eighth in the NBA averaging 14.1 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.2% from deep. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 120.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, …

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings
2 days, 19 hours ago

Antetokounmpo has 32 points and 17 rebounds in Bucks’ 114-108 win over Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks shook off a sluggish start to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Saturday night. Kyle Kuzma added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks, who trailed 25-17 after one quarter and were down by 14 early in the third. The Bucks were without Damian …

Towns, Knicks beat Wizards 122-103 to snap two-game losing streak
2 days, 21 hours ago

Towns, Knicks beat Wizards 122-103 to snap two-game losing streak

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Mikal Bridges scored 27 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night. OG Anunoby had 23 points and Cam Payne chipped in 13 for the Knicks, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Washington then rattled off 12 consecutive points, capped by Smart’s 3-pointer …

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings
3 days ago

NBA: LA Lakers trounced on LeBron’s return as Bucks rally to beat Kings

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James scored 17 points but Chicago Bulls’ Coby White led the scoring with 36 points in his side’s 146-115 win. The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, spoiling superstar LeBron James’s return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in his 31 …

Kings take on the Bucks in non-conference play
4 days, 18 hours ago

Kings take on the Bucks in non-conference play

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Malik Monk is scoring 18.1 points per game and averaging 3.8 rebounds for the Kings. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 4-6, averaging 115.4 points, 40.3 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 6.9 …

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak
4 days, 18 hours ago

Lakers play the Bulls on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into a matchup with Chicago as winners of three games in a row. Chicago is third in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Coby White averaging 4.0. TOP PERFORMERS: Gabe Vincent is scoring 6.2 points per game and …

Antetokounmpo and Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers for comfortable 118-89 win
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Antetokounmpo and Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers for comfortable 118-89 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 on Thursday night. Gary Trent Jr. had 23 points off the bench, Kyle Kuzma added 20 and the Bucks swept the season series with two comfortable wins eight days apart. Takeaways Bucks: Having lost five of their previous seven, this was …

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98
4 days, 22 hours ago

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball had 25 points and five Charlotte players scored in double figures as the Hornets beat the New York Knicks 115-98 Thursday night for their fourth victory in seven games. Anunoby scored 25 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who have lost three of their last four games and six …

Bucks bid for elusive win on road in clash vs. Lakers
5 days, 12 hours ago

Bucks bid for elusive win on road in clash vs. Lakers

Hindustan Times  

The Milwaukee Bucks will be out to solve their issues on the road when they continue a five-game trip through the Western Conference with a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. "The last couple of games in the fourth quarter, we are trying to be too unselfish instead of going downhill and making something happen," Antetokounmpo said after …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets
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5 days, 16 hours ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Lakers handle Nuggets

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Duop Reath had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Portland, which is two games behind the Phoenix Suns and …

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Phoenix faces Cleveland after Booker’s 41-point performance

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Cleveland Cavaliers after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Suns average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -2.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. Los Angeles is ninth in the NBA giving up only 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting. LAST 10 …

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121
5 days, 19 hours ago

Booker scores 41 to lead Phoenix past Chicago 127-121

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant had 26 points and eight assists and Nick Richards had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks as the Suns won for the third time in their last four games. Key moment …

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks
6 days ago

Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James controls the ball in front of Milwaukee guard AJ Green during the Lakers’ 118-89 loss Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Bronny James on his best game as a pro and how he’s stayed level-headed amidst all the scrutiny and praise pic.twitter.com/Wyt7rljdED — Dan Woike March 21, 2025 The stretch has happened amid increased scrutiny after a …

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks
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6 days, 18 hours ago

NBA roundup: No Stephen Curry, but Warriors stop Bucks

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler III scored a game-high 24 points, Brandin Podziemski returned from an injury to hit two key late 3-pointers and the host Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, held off the Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 on Tuesday night. Clippers 132, Cavaliers 119 Ivica Zubac scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 33 points and Los Angeles …

Green and Golden State take on the Raptors in non-conference play
6 days, 18 hours ago

Green and Golden State take on the Raptors in non-conference play

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors host Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors in non-conference action. The Warriors score 113.3 points per game, 2.5 fewer points than the 115.8 the Raptors give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 7-2, averaging 115.4 points, 45.6 rebounds, 29.7 assists, …

Bucks, jockeying for playoff position, open trip against Warriors
1 week ago

Bucks, jockeying for playoff position, open trip against Warriors

Hindustan Times  

The Milwaukee Bucks will be seeking to improve their playoff positioning when they tip off a five-game road trip Tuesday night in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors. Coming off a 121-105 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday after beating the Los Angeles Lakers and Pacers, Milwaukee sits five games behind the third-place New York Knicks …

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors
1 week ago

NBA roundup: Aaron Gordon leads short-handed Nuggets past Warriors

The Hindu  

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets, playing without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-105 in San Francisco on Monday. Stephon Castle scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Devin Vassell had 17 points and eight boards for the Spurs, who lost for the fifth …

Golden State takes on Milwaukee, aims for 8th straight victory
1 week ago

Golden State takes on Milwaukee, aims for 8th straight victory

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -2.5; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will attempt to build upon its seven-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. The Warriors are shooting 45.0% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points lower than the 45.4% the Bucks allow to opponents. …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak
1 week, 1 day ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Magic halts Cavs’ team-record 16-game win streak

The Hindu  

Paolo Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic snapped Cleveland’s franchise-record 16-game winning streak, beating the NBA-best Cavaliers 108-103 on Sunday. Lakers 107, Suns 96 Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points and host Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Phoenix. Damian …

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide
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1 week, 1 day ago

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Chicago as losers of nine games in a row. TOP PERFORMERS: Walker Kessler is scoring 11.6 points per game with 12.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Jazz. Josh Giddey is scoring …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder cruising as they visit Bucks
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1 week, 2 days ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder cruising as they visit Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to put up big numbers, and he'll take another stab at improving his MVP aspirations when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. HT Image Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points in Saturday's 113-107 road victory over the Detroit Pistons, marking the 12th time he has tallied 40 or more this season. "If I had …

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the visiting Washington Wizards a stunning 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet finished with 23 points and seven assists, as Houston won its sixth straight game. Grizzlies 125, Heat 91 Jaren Jackson Jr. scored …

Bucks take big lead and then hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119
1 week, 2 days ago

Bucks take big lead and then hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-119 on Saturday night. After trailing 105-84 with 11 minutes left, Indiana made a frantic comeback and cut Milwaukee’s lead to 122-119 on Andrew Nembhard’s 3-pointer with 12.5 seconds remaining. The two teams were meeting four nights …

How to watch Thunder at Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and SGA square off
1 week, 3 days ago

How to watch Thunder at Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and SGA square off

New York Times  

The last game of this weekend’s NBA slate is a rematch of the in-season tournament’s championship game from a few months prior. 1 in the West and first in net rating, roll into the deer’s home range to face Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks. How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder at Milwaukee Bucks Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee Fiserv …

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win
1 week, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers notch franchise-record 16th consecutive win

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Darius Garland added 20 points and nine assists to lead the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to their franchise-record 16th consecutive victory, a 133-124 win Friday over the Memphis Grizzlies. Clippers 121, Hawks 98 James Harden and Kawhi Leonard both scored 25 points to lead Los Angeles past host Atlanta for its fifth …

Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Milwaukee
1 week, 3 days ago

Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Milwaukee

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -5; over/under is 235.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in Eastern Conference play. The Bucks average 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 12.8 per game the …

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six
1 week, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry sinks 4,000th 3-pointer as Warriors stretch unbeaten run to six

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers on Thursday as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Bucks 126, Lakers 106 Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead Milwaukee …

Four Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers
1 week, 4 days ago

Four Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers

Hindustan Times  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-106 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. HT Image Three other Bucks scored more than 20 points to help Milwaukee end its three-game skid. In the first quarter, Doncic made four of his first six shots, scoring …

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston
1 week, 5 days ago

NBA Roundup: Surging Thunder prevails at Boston

The Hindu  

In a potential NBA Finals preview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tossed in 34 points, and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder over the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday. Grizzlies 122, Jazz 115 Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points, and Ja Morant added 28 points and seven assists …

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112
1 week, 5 days ago

West-best Thunder come to home of NBA champs and beat Celtics 118-112

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals preview. The Western Conference-leading Thunder withstood a barrage of Boston 3-pointers — a franchise record 63 attempts in all — to sweep …

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games
1 week, 5 days ago

Lawson, Rhoden and Robinson help Raptors beat 76ers 118-105 for 5th win in 6 games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — AJ Lawson scored 28 points, Jared Rhoden set career highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Orlando Robinson scored a career-high 25 points and matched his career high with 12 rebounds to help the Raptors win for the fifth time …

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win
1 week, 6 days ago

NBA Roundup: Cavaliers ties team record with 15th straight win

The Hindu  

Darius Garland had team highs of 30 points and eight assists as Cleveland rallied for a 109-104 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the Cavaliers’ 15th consecutive win. CJ McCollum posted 23 points and seven assists, Trey Murphy III had 21 points, Karlo Matkovic added 15, Jose Alvarado had 14, Bruce Brown scored 12 and Jordan Hawkins added …

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak
1 week, 6 days ago

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee aims to break its three-game skid when the Bucks take on Los Angeles. Los Angeles is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 112.9 points per game and is shooting 48.0%. Dalton Knecht is scoring 9.2 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST …

Tyrese Haliburton’s stunning 4-point play gives the Pacers a 115-114 win over the Bucks
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1 week, 6 days ago

Tyrese Haliburton’s stunning 4-point play gives the Pacers a 115-114 win over the Bucks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton made a fadeaway 3-pointer while being fouled and completed the four-point play with 3.4 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers stunned Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114 on Tuesday night. After Haliburton made the free throw for a one-point lead, Antetokounmpo raced up the court and got off a clean 3-point try, but the shot …

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide
2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Nets upend Lakers despite Doncic triple-double to halt 7-game slide

The Hindu  

Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for a 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in New York. Knicks 133, Kings 104 Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 26 points and nine rebounds and OG Anunoby added 24 …

Pacers face the Bucks on 3-game slide
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2 weeks ago

Pacers face the Bucks on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -3; over/under is 232 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana enters the matchup with Milwaukee after losing three in a row. The Bucks average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 12.8 per game the Pacers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: …

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127
2 weeks ago

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night. Jamal Murray scored 34 points for the Nuggets, who lost 127-103 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Lu Dort had a season-high 26 points and made eight 3-pointers and Isaiah Hartenstein scored 20 points for …

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder hammers Denver Nuggets for seventh consecutive win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead Oklahoma City Thunder to its seventh consecutive victory, a 127-103 rout over visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Clippers 111, Kings 110 James Harden scored 29 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 17 with the game-winning basket at the overtime buzzer as Los Angeles helped its playoff prospects by rallying for a victory over visiting …

Cavaliers rely on scoring balance to beat Bucks 112-100 for 14th consecutive victory
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Cavaliers rely on scoring balance to beat Bucks 112-100 for 14th consecutive victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Max Strus had 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-100 on Sunday night for their 14th consecutive victory. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and moved into 50th place on the NBA’s career scoring list. Damian Lillard added 22 points for the Bucks, who were playing for …

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Boston Celtics beats Los Angeles Lakers to extend win streak

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend its winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 points and Moussa Diabate added 16 points and 15 rebounds to help the Hornets snap a nine-game losing streak and beat the …

Cavaliers take on the Bucks, look for 14th straight victory
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cavaliers take on the Bucks, look for 14th straight victory

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 237.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to build upon its 13-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. The Bucks average 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 more made shot on average than the 13.2 per game the Cavaliers allow. The Cavaliers …

Magic end 5-game skid with a 111-109 victory over the Bucks
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Magic end 5-game skid with a 111-109 victory over the Bucks

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, Cole Anthony added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat Milwaukee 111-109 on Saturday to end a five-game skid and snap the Bucks’ four-game winning streak. The Magic were clinging to a 111-109 lead when Milwaukee’s Taurean Prince stole the ball from Anthony, a backcourt turnover that led to the Bucks inbounding the ball …

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Denver Nuggets’ Jokic goes for 31-22-21 in overtime win over Phoenix Suns

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic produced 31 points, a career-high 22 assists and 21 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets rallied after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime on Friday. Evan Mobley provided 19 points and 10 rebounds, De’Andre Hunter had 15 points off the bench and Jarrett Allen provided 14 points and 11 boards for the …

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Raptors take on Washington. The Raptors average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 fewer makes per game than the Wizards give up. The Raptors average 108.3 …

Milwaukee plays Orlando, seeks 5th straight victory
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Milwaukee plays Orlando, seeks 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee comes into a matchup with Orlando as winners of four games in a row. Orlando is fourth in the Eastern Conference with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Goga Bitadze averaging 2.5. LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 8-2, averaging 116.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.1 steals …

NBA roundup: Coby White’s 44 points lead Bulls past Magic
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Coby White’s 44 points lead Bulls past Magic

The Hindu  

Coby White scored a career-best 44 points as the Chicago Bulls notched a 125-123 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Thursday. White scored his team’s last nine points and 14 of its last 17 to help the Bulls overcome a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to inflict the Magic’s fifth successive home defeat. Rockets 109, Pelicans 97 Alperen Sengun scored 22 …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 41 points as Thunder beat Grizzlies 120-103
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 41 points as Thunder beat Grizzlies 120-103

Hindustan Times  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points and keyed a third-quarter rally as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-103 on Wednesday night. HT Image Jalen Williams added 20 points and Aaron Wiggins had 16 for the Thunder, who have now won five straight games and seven of their last eight. Desmond Bane and Scotty Pippen Jr. …

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo says consistency of his work ethic helped him join 20,000-point club
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo says consistency of his work ethic helped him join 20,000-point club

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo believes his latest milestone should serve as a testament to his consistent work ethic. “They told me that the best players – the greats – never get bored,” Antetokounmpo said. “It doesn’t matter what I feel – if I feel good, bad, if I’m bored or I’m excited,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s like Groundhog …

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