Paul George scores 23 points, Pacers beat Bucks 104-89

INDIANAPOLIS — With the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture tightening up on a nightly basis, Paul George and the Indiana Pacers got a much-needed home win Thursday night to keep their postseason hopes alive.George had 23 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-89.

Bucks' recent success gained Thunder's full attention; OKC beat Milwaukee 110-79

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma -- Russell Westbrook matched Oscar Robertson's single-season record with his 41st triple-double and helped the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-79 on Tuesday night, April 4th.Westbrook clinched his seventh straight triple-double on an assist to Taj Gibson with 9:17 left in the third quarter.

31 points, 15 rebounds for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Bucks fall to Dallas Mavericks 109-105

MILWAUKEE -- Harrison Barnes scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-105 victory over the listless Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, April 2nd.The Mavericks played as if they still had a chance at the playoffs, while the Bucks frittered away an opportunity to cement their hold on the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference.Dallas capitalized on 15 turnovers, turning them into 19 points, and Nicolas Brussino's uncontested layup gave the Mavericks a 91-82 lead with 7:12 left to play.The Bucks pulled to 106-103 on Matthew Dellavedova's 3-pointer with 1:24 to play, but got no closer.Dirk Nowitzki and J.J. Barea each had 17 points as the Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak.

Middleton, Maker lead Bucks to 108-105 OT win over Pistons

Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer with 40.7 seconds left in overtime, rookie Thon Maker scored a career-high 23 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 108-105 on Friday night.Middleton hit the 3 from the right wing after Maker tipped an offensive rebound right back to his teammate to save a crucial possession that started with a Middleton miss from nearly the same spot behind the arc.It was a thrilling end to the month for the Bucks, who moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference after going 14-4 in March.Tobias Harris scored 23 points to lead the Pistons in a game of wild of swings.

Surprise! Mountain Dew arranges for some Pre-April Fool's fun with Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE -- Mountain Dew did it big in advance of April Fool's Day (Saturday) -- and got the biggest prankster they could find.The beverage maker arranged to have NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks mess with a few unsuspecting NBA fans in Milwaukee.

Johnson Controls, 1st major sponsor of new Bucks arena, named official “smart building” partner

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls have teamed up to make the new arena in downtown Milwaukee a "smart building."The announcement was made Thursday, March 30th, and Bucks officials said Johnson Controls is the first "founding partner" or major sponsor for the new arena.

Bucks fend off late Celtics rally in 103-100 win

BOSTON, Massachusetts -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked the Boston Celtics out first place in the Eastern Conference with a 103-100 victory on Wednesday night, March 29th.Malcolm Brogdon, one of the leading contenders for NBA Rookie of the Year, finished with 16 points and nine assists.

Snell scores 26 points, Bucks beat Hornets 118-108

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- Tony Snell doesn't mind being the fourth option in the Milwaukee Bucks offense.

Bucks arena construction progressing ahead of schedule: "Amazing how fast it's coming together"

MILWAUKEE -- A lot of work has gone into the $500 million Milwaukee Bucks arena project in downtown Milwaukee in a very short time -- and as of Sunday, March 26th, crews were ahead of schedule."It's amazing how fast it's coming together," Dale Janetka, Bucks fan said.Since the groundbreaking in June 2016, there's been a lot of progress at the construction site next to the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

22 points, 8 rebounds for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Bucks fall to Bulls 109-94

MILWAUKEE -- Nikola Mirotic tied a season high with 28 points, Jimmy Butler had 20 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, March 26th.Butler broke his previous career best for assists (12) by the end of a pivotal third quarter, when Chicago stretched a one-point lead at the half to 91-79 going into the fourth.Butler punctuated the second-half runaway with a backcourt steal off a telegraphed pass by Greg Monroe before strolling the other way for an easy dunk and 17-point lead with 8:55 left.Mirotic hit three 3-pointers in the third quarter, while Rajon Rondo scored 14 of his 18 points in that period.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and eight rebounds for the Bucks.

Streaking Bucks beat Hawks 100-97, tie for 5th in East

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo picked up his second straight double-double with 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-97 on Friday night.The Bucks, who have won 11 of 13 games, moved into a tie with Atlanta for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Middleton has 26 and Bucks beat the Blazers 93-90

PORTLAND -- Khris Middleton scored 26 points, and the Bucks outlasted the Trail Blazers for a 93-90 victory on Tuesday night."This shows how much we've grown over the season," Middleton said. "At this time last season we would've panicked but tonight and on this road trip we stayed with it and weathered the storm."Giannis Antetokounmpo added 22 points for the Bucks (35-35), who have won nine of 11 as they jostle for playoff positon in the Eastern Conference.

"So much fun:" Bucks legend Sidney Moncrief hosts Special Olympics basketball clinic at Homestead H.S.

MEQUON  -- Sidney Moncrief was a star on several very successful Milwaukee Bucks teams in the 1980s, but what he has been doing since his playing days is making him a star as well."It's so much fun," Moncrief said.Moncrief recently returned to Wisconsin for an event he has been part of in the past, and he said he was more than happy to continue his involvement.

Milwaukee Bucks fall to Memphis Grizzlies 113-93

MEMPHIS -- Vince Carter made all eight of his shots, including six from beyond the arc, to score a season-high 24 points and lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the Milwaukee Bucks 113-93 on Monday night.The 40-year-old Carter set a season high for 3-point makes in his first start of the season.

Bucks beat Timberwolves 102-95 for 6th straight win

MILWAUKEE -- Tony Snell scored 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 18 and the balanced Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-95 on Saturday night for their season-high sixth consecutive victory.Milwaukee had seven players score in double figures.

Giannis gets 21, Bucks beat Pacers 99-85 to win 5th straight

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton each scored 21 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks won their season-high fifth straight game by beating the Indiana Pacers 99-85 on Friday night.John Henson added eight points, seven rebounds and four blocks for Milwaukee, which clinched the season series against Indiana.