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1 day, 11 hours ago

Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls

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 …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Portis scores season-high 34 points in place of injured Antetokounmpo as Bucks beat Wizards 112-101

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the starting lineup and scored a season-high 34 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Khris Middleton had 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists for the Bucks, while Portis finished with 10 rebounds and eight assists. Bucks: Portis scored 23 points in …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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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 …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Antetokounmpo logra 42 puntos, 12 rebotes y 11 asistencias y Bucks vencen 124-114 a Wizards

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo logró 42 puntos, 12 rebotes y 11 asistencias en su regreso a la alineación de Milwaukee y los Bucks ganaron su sexto juego consecutivo al vencer el sábado por la noche 124-114 a los Wizards de Washington. Antetokounmpo no tuvo acción en la victoria 106-103 del martes en Miami ante los Bucks en la NBA Cup …

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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 …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee

Associated Press

MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo, the league’s leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee. “I never know,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said, about 90 minutes before game time and moments after the team said there was an issue with the …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 month ago

How AJ Green is emerging as a defensive stalwart for the Bucks: ‘This guy can defend’

New York Times

In the third quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, the Milwaukee Bucks had a problem. “There was a play, I think, in the third quarter, I saw guarding Zach LaVine and was in the game and I was like, ‘Switch,'” Antetokounmpo said after Wednesday’s game. He makes our defense better and when we grab the rebound and go …

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1 month ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar announced the launch Thursday of Build Your Legacy Ventures, a venture capital fund that will focus on investments in sports, entertainment and technology. “This fund is not just about capital; it’s about forging partnerships and opening …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Antetokounmpo, Bucks to visit Vucevic, Bulls

Portis scores season-high 34 points in place of injured Antetokounmpo as Bucks beat Wizards 112-101

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

Giannis Antetokounmpo named MVP after leading Milwaukee Bucks to NBA Cup title

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder

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

Bucks beat Magic 114-109 to return to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas

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

Bucks advance in NBA Cup as Antetokounmpo and Lillard key 128-107 win over Pistons

Antetokounmpo logra 42 puntos, 12 rebotes y 11 asistencias y Bucks vencen 124-114 a Wizards

Antetokounmpo has 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, Bucks win 6th straight 124-114 over Wizards

Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee

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

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

How AJ Green is emerging as a defensive stalwart for the Bucks: ‘This guy can defend’

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game

Antetokounmpo scores 41 points as Bucks beat Bulls 122-106 for 4th win in 5 games

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s huge third quarter in win over Bulls leaves teammates speechless

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

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

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

LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114

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