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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

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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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, 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 …

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2 months ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: From LeBron to Luka, league’s top stars populate our top 10

New York Times

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Boston Celtics PF Tier 1 2 Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Average games played last three seasons: 74.0 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-NBA First Team, 2022 …

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3 months ago

Giannis in the dunker spot, a small-ball unit, a long-range duo: 5 intriguing Bucks lineups

New York Times

With media day in Milwaukee on Sept. 30, the Bucks are 10 days away from starting the 2024-25 season. 2: Dunker spot Giannis Players: Damian Lillard, Wright, Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez Admittedly, this is an excuse for me to talk about an offensive concept, but it’s interesting enough for the lineup to be intriguing. The lineup may not seem all …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge

Hindustan Times

Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis. Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Patrick Beverley before sinking …

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8 months ago

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

Associated Press

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

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bobby Portis, Damian Lillard lead ‘battle-tested’ Bucks in win over Orlando Magic

New York Times

MILWAUKEE — Even with uncertainty lingering around the team following Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury from Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis spoke with confidence when asked about how the team responded without their star player in Tuesday’s 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics. Slotted into the starting lineup with Antetokounmpo out, Portis’ scoring helped the Bucks steady themselves early, but it …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks’ game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo was undergoing testing on his left calf after leaving the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo was undergoing an MRI exam on his calf and also would have his Achilles tendon tested. “Any time you see one of your teammates go down, it’s I think a …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks’ up-and-down season reaching low point just before the playoffs

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks’ roller coaster season has hit its nadir with the playoffs less than two weeks away. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs behind the Boston Celtics, the Bucks could be facing another early exit if they don’t turn things around. “Definitely not a good feeling,” two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo said Sunday after the Bucks’ 122-109 …

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9 months ago

Antetokounmpo scores 30, Middleton gets triple-double as Bucks roll past Thunder 118-93

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks emphatically demonstrated just what they’re capable of accomplishing when they have all their top players available. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton recorded his second career triple-double and the Bucks trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-93 on Sunday. “We have so many guys, so many weapons that can carry …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I just wanted to come out and be in attack mode,” said Lillard, who became the first Bucks player …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Tyrese Maxey has his way with the Bucks — until the fourth-quarter ‘mud’ arrives

New York Times

MILWAUKEE — For three quarters, the Philadelphia 76ers were tougher than the Milwaukee Bucks. “I feel like it’s a game we should excel at, but I don’t think we did tonight until the fourth quarter,” Doc Rivers said. We closed out to their bodies, and we made put the ball on the floor, and nothing really came easy.” AJ Green …

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10 months ago

Damian Lillard turns All-Star Weekend into Dame Time with game MVP, 3-Point Contest win

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Damian Lillard went to seven All-Star Games with the Portland Trail Blazers. Pretty cool he gets to bring the All-Star MVP back to his hometown and back to his family.” On back-to-back nights, Lillard put on a show for the crowd and while viewers at home might have appreciated the show, the hometown crowd in Indianapolis did not …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in NBA All-Star three-point showdown

LA Times

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stands next to New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu after winning a three-point shooting contest with Ionescu at NBA All-Star weekend. The Golden State star and NBA’s all-time three-point king beat Ionescu 29-26 in the Steph vs. Sabrina competition at All-Star Saturday night, the first such him-vs.-her event of its kind at the league’s …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking down the Bucks’ defense: What’s gone right (not much), what’s gone wrong (a lot)

New York Times

For the last five seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. Gotta get better, man.” With roughly half-a-season’s worth of evidence and the Bucks’ recent defensive failures in mind, let’s try to diagnose this team’s defense. Last season, Lopez finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting behind a strong season …

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1 year ago

Bucks knocking on the door of full offensive potential in win over Knicks, and secure Vegas ticket

New York Times

MILWAUKEE — Even after a 24-point victory, Damian Lillard couldn’t help himself from being critical of his own team’s performance. Despite the injury scare, Antetokounmpo dominated the game early, scoring 10 of the Bucks’ first 13 points and putting significant pressure on the Knicks’ interior defenders. Aside from those two dominant stretches from Antetokounmpo and Lillard though, the Bucks beat …

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1 year ago

Bucks overcome 26-point deficit to beat Trail Blazers in Lillard’s 1st game against former team

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard acknowledged his first game against his former team felt a little bit different at first. Giannis Antetokounmpo made a tiebreaking tip-in with 18.5 seconds left and had 33 points, 16 rebounds and six assists and the Bucks overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-102 on Sunday. “To be a good team, a …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Lillard scores 27, leads 3-point barrage as Bucks beat Hornets to remain unbeaten in tourney play

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Damian Lillard scored 27 points, Malik Beasley added 20 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 37-point effort from LaMelo Ball to beat the Charlotte Hornets 130-99 on Friday night and remain unbeaten in NBA In-Season Tournament play. Griffin said he left his starters in the game in the fourth quarter with a big lead to help the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Lillard sets Bucks record with 39 points in a debut, leads Milwaukee past Philadelphia 118-117

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard scored 39 points in his first game with his new team and the Milwaukee Bucks regrouped after blowing a 19-point lead to open their season by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117 on Thursday night. LAKERS 100, SUNS 105 LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James scored 10 of his 21 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NBA: Damian Lillard Scores Record-Breaking 39 Points In Bucks Debut As Milwaukee Edge Philadelphia 76ers 118-117

News 18

Damian Lillard scored 39 points in his first game with his new team and the Milwaukee Bucks regrouped after blowing a 19-point lead to open their season by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117 on Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/iFKrSEwTMx— NBA October 27, 2023 Giannis Antetokounmpo added 23 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 10 of 22 from the floor to become the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Tyler Herro thought the Heat would trade him. Now, he’s out to ‘show people my value’

New York Times

MIAMI – When the 2023 NBA Finals ended, Tyler Herro assumed he was on the clock. I was just waiting for that series to see what was gonna happen – if I had any hope of coming back.” GO DEEPER ‘I still can’t believe it’: Heat's Tyler Herro was ready to make noise in the NBA playoffs As Miami advanced …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Giannis, Lillard partnership shows its potential against Lakers: ‘Never been this open’

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — On Sunday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard shared the floor for the first time as members of the Milwaukee Bucks. After Lillard caught the ball on the left wing, Antetokounmpo made his way from the free-throw line to the left wing to set Lillard a screen to initiate the duo’s first pick-and-roll as teammates. “Just having another …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston Celtics, as Portland continues making moves

The Hindu

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics which will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver it another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who was shipped to the Trail Blazers last week by Milwaukee …

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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

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

Grizzlies Dominate Bucks, Clinching 122-99 Victory

NBA Reliability Tiers: From LeBron to Luka, league’s top stars populate our top 10

Giannis in the dunker spot, a small-ball unit, a long-range duo: 5 intriguing Bucks lineups

Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge

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

Bobby Portis, Damian Lillard lead ‘battle-tested’ Bucks in win over Orlando Magic

Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks’ game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court

Bucks’ up-and-down season reaching low point just before the playoffs

Antetokounmpo scores 30, Middleton gets triple-double as Bucks roll past Thunder 118-93

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Tyrese Maxey has his way with the Bucks — until the fourth-quarter ‘mud’ arrives

Damian Lillard turns All-Star Weekend into Dame Time with game MVP, 3-Point Contest win

Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in NBA All-Star three-point showdown

Breaking down the Bucks’ defense: What’s gone right (not much), what’s gone wrong (a lot)

Bucks knocking on the door of full offensive potential in win over Knicks, and secure Vegas ticket

Bucks overcome 26-point deficit to beat Trail Blazers in Lillard’s 1st game against former team

Lillard scores 27, leads 3-point barrage as Bucks beat Hornets to remain unbeaten in tourney play

Lillard sets Bucks record with 39 points in a debut, leads Milwaukee past Philadelphia 118-117

NBA: Damian Lillard Scores Record-Breaking 39 Points In Bucks Debut As Milwaukee Edge Philadelphia 76ers 118-117

Tyler Herro thought the Heat would trade him. Now, he’s out to ‘show people my value’

Giannis, Lillard partnership shows its potential against Lakers: ‘Never been this open’

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston Celtics, as Portland continues making moves