Bucks get run over by Heat, streak grows to 21 for Miami
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite a convincing win the last time the Miami Heat came to the BMO Harris Bradley Center, the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't stop the Heat's winning streak at 20.
Bucks to celebrate '90s night with performance by Vanilla Ice
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Break out your flannel and Doc Marten’s, Bucks fans, because the ’90s are back!
Defenseless Bucks bow to Wizards, 106-93
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIT) -- For the second night in a row the Bucks didn't play good defense, and it cost them a second straight setback, 106-93 in Washington on Wednesday evening.Milwaukee rallied from a 20 point deficit in the third quarter to take the lead, only to surrender it back to a Wizards team that has played much better than it's 21-42 record over the past thirty games.Monta Ellis continued his terrific play, scoring 26 points and dishing out 8 assists.Ersan Ilyasova added 21 points and 12 rebounds.The 32-31 Bucks host the defending champion Miami Heat-winner of 20 in a row, on Friday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Carter, Mavericks beat Bucks 115-108
MILWAUKEE -- Despite 32 points and 9 assists from Monta Ellis, the Milwaukee Bucks were downed by the Dallas Mavericks 115-108 on Tuesday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Thirty-six year-old reserve Vince Carter discovered the fountain of youth; he scored 13 of his 23 points in the final quarter as the visitors held off a furious Bucks rally.Mike Dunleavy (18) and fellow former Duke Blue Devils star J.J. Redick (17) combined for 35 points; but Brandon Jennings was held to just 4.Milwaukee visits Washington on Wednesday night.
Brenna Rick discusses 'Singles Night' at Milwaukee Bucks game
All the single ladies, and men, listen up.
Bucks battle bumps and bruises beating Kings
SACRAMENTO, CA (WITI) -- With 3 key players sitting out because of injury, the Bucks bench was short, but it didn't keep them from beating the Sacramento Kings 115-113 Sunday night.Larry Sanders, J.J. Redick and Ersan Ilyasova all were out with minor injuries.
Bucks beat the Warriors 103-93
OAKLAND (WITI) -- The Bucks took care of business against the Golden State Warriors Saturday night.
Bucks downed by Clippers, 117-101
LOS ANGELES (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks were downed by the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center, 117-101 on Wednesday, March 6th.The Bucks trailed by as many as 15 points in the opening half but stiffened on defense during the third quarter and got as close as 85-82 on a free throw by Samuel Dalembert with 54 seconds remaining in the third quarter.Chris Paul gave the Clippers some breathing room when he scored on a drive and then hit two free throws in the final second of the third.
Bucks extend winning streak to 4 with OT victory over Jazz
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks extended its winning streak to four games with a victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, March 4th.The Bucks trailed Utah much of the night until its three guard rotation stepped up large.
Bucks top Raptors in OT, 122-114
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The goal for the Milwaukee Bucks, besides making the playoffs, is moving out of the 8th spot in the East to avoid meeting Miami in the first round.A big way to get that done is by beating teams they're supposed to beat, which includes Saturday's opponent, Toronto.The Bucks were able to accomplish that goal by topping the Raptors in overtime, 122-114.The win gets the Bucks above .500 and the team's third straight victory.
Ellis buzz-beater helps Bucks ground Rockets
HOUSTON -- Monta Ellis' off-balance three-pointer at the buzzer lifted the Milwaukee Bucks over the Rockets on Wednesday night in Houston.With the clock winding down and Brandon Jennings trapped; Ellis came to the ball and tossed in the first game-winning shot by a Bucks player as time expired since December 2010.Ellis, who had been in a slump, had a magnificent night, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, 12 assists, 6 steals (12 in 2 games) and 6 rebounds as Milwaukee swept their Texas trip.The win evened the Bucks record at 28-28 and strengthened their hold on the 8th and last playoff spot in the eastern conference.
Bucks stop skid with 95-90 win at Dallas
Dallas -- Playing without suspended center Samuel Dalembert, and facing an 11-0 deficit at the start, the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat Dallas 95-90 on Tuesday night in Texas.Coach Jim Boylan played Monta Ellis at point guard down the stretch, and saw him score 11 of his 22 points in the 4th quarter, including the go-ahead basket.Ellis added 9 assists and 6 steals as the Bucks stopped a 3 game losing streak; they had also dropped 9 of their last 11.J.J. Redick, who replaced Jennings for the final 3:02 of the game, added 14 points.
Bucks suspend center Samuel Dalembert for one game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, February 26th suspended center Samuel Dalembert for one game without pay due to a violation of team policy.Dalembert served his suspension on Tuesday night, when the Bucks played at Dallas.No additional details were released.
Bucks 2013-14 pricing, perks for MVP season ticket subscribers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week, the Milwaukee Bucks provided MVP season ticket subscribers with information and pricing regarding renewals for the 2013-14 season.As part of this year’s renewal campaign, over 9,000 seats in the BMO Harris Bradley Center will decrease in price for the 2013-14 season, and over half of all seats are available for full season purchase at $25 or less.In addition to guaranteeing their seats for all the great Bucks action on the court, Bucks MVP Season Subscribers will continue to receive some of the best benefits in sports, along with the Bucks’ award-winning customer service.Valuable incentives and benefits provided by the Bucks to subscribers renewing by March 15 include:
Milwaukee Bucks acquire Redick, Gustavo Ayon, Ish Smith from Magic
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired guard J.J. Redick, forward/center Gustavo Ayon and guard Ish Smith from the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward Tobias Harris and guards Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih, General Manager John Hammond announced Thursday, February 21st.A seven-year NBA veteran out of Duke, Redick, 28, is enjoying the finest statistical season of his career, averaging career-bests of 15.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from three.
Bucks caught up in Nets 97-94
MILWAUKEE -- A frigid fourth quarter by the Bucks helped the Brooklyn Nets sweep their back-to-back series, 97-94, Wednesday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The host were outscored, 29-18 in the final 12 minutes.
NBA security policy requires screening, wanding of Bucks fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What has been random is now required for all NBA games -- including those held at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.For the past season and a half, National Basketball Association (NBA) security policy has required random screening and wanding of all guests entering the BMO Harris Bradley Center for Milwaukee Bucks games and any NBA games.Effective with the Wednesday, Feb. 20th Brooklyn Nets vs.
No Net Gains, Bucks Lose
BROOKLYN- In their first game back from the NBA All-Star break, the Bucks suffered a crunching 113-111 overtime loss in Brooklyn.
Defenseless Bucks lost to Wizards 102-90
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks continued to slip and slide in a 102-90 defeat to the Washington Wizards on Monday night; the defeat was their fourth in a row and sixth in the last seven games."Our defense was terrible"; those words by coach Jim Boylan summed up the latest setback, to a team that came to town with a league-worst 3-21 road record.Rookie Bradley Beal came off the bench to score a career-high 28 points.Monta Ellis bounced back with 24 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals for the 25-25 Bucks.Larry Sanders missed his 3rd straight game with a back injury.
Beyond the Game: Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Chris Gilmartin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The average margin of victory in the NBA is around three points per game, which indicates that teams are wise to seek any advantage they can find to turn losses into wins.