Heat torch Bucks 98-86 for 2-0 series lead
MIAMI -- The Miami Heat had to work harder than in game 1, but they managed to take a two games to none lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the best of 7 first round playoff series with a 98-86 victory.Ersayn Ilyasova scored 14 of his 21 points in the first half; the Bucks trailed by just 3 going into the 4th quarter; but a 12-0 run by the Heat blew the game open.Dwayne Wade led Miami with 21 points; Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, who combined for 48 points in game 1, could only muster 15 on Tuesday night.The series switches to the BMO Bradley Center for games 3 and 4, Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon.
MIAMI -- The Miami Heat had to work harder than in game 1, but they managed to take a two games to none lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the best of 7 first round playoff series with a 98-86 victory.Ersayn Ilyasova scored 14 of his 21 points in the first half; the Bucks trailed by just 3 going into the 4th quarter; but a 12-0 run by the Heat blew the game open.Dwayne Wade led Miami with 21 points; Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, who combined for 48 points in game 1, could only muster 15 on Tuesday night.The series switches to the BMO Bradley Center for games 3 and 4, Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon.
Bucks no match for Heat in game 1 as they lose 110-87
MIAMI (WITI) -- In the end, the Miami Heat overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs in a 110-87 win.The Bucks came out slowly, unlike the Heat, but they would settle in behind the effort of Brandon Jennings.
MIAMI (WITI) -- In the end, the Miami Heat overpowered the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs in a 110-87 win.The Bucks came out slowly, unlike the Heat, but they would settle in behind the effort of Brandon Jennings.
Bucks tip off 2013 playoffs Sunday, April 21st in Miami
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2013 NBA Playoffs in Miami on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. (CT), the league announced tonight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2013 NBA Playoffs in Miami on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. (CT), the league announced tonight.
Bucks silence Thunder 95-89
OKLAHOMA CITY -- John Henson scored a career-high 28 points and gathered 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a 5 game losing skid with a 95-89 win over Oklahoma City in the regular season finale.Henson took up the slack left by injured Larry Sanders and Irsan Ilyasova, both of whom are expected to be ready for the start of Milwaukee's first round playoff series against the Heat.The Western Conference-leading Thunder sat out superstar Kevin Durant, but the Bucks had to rally from a 13 point deficit; they turned the tide with a 27-6 run in the 2nd half.Brandon Jennings gave coach Jim Boylan a scare when he twisted his ankle and left the game in the first quarter.Jennings came back in the 2nd quarter and finished with 17 points.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- John Henson scored a career-high 28 points and gathered 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a 5 game losing skid with a 95-89 win over Oklahoma City in the regular season finale.Henson took up the slack left by injured Larry Sanders and Irsan Ilyasova, both of whom are expected to be ready for the start of Milwaukee's first round playoff series against the Heat.The Western Conference-leading Thunder sat out superstar Kevin Durant, but the Bucks had to rally from a 13 point deficit; they turned the tide with a 27-6 run in the 2nd half.Brandon Jennings gave coach Jim Boylan a scare when he twisted his ankle and left the game in the first quarter.Jennings came back in the 2nd quarter and finished with 17 points.
Close but...Bucks lose fifth straight
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks put forth one of their best efforts in weeks Monday night in their regular season home finale, but all they have to show for it is a 112-111 loss to the Nuggets.
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks put forth one of their best efforts in weeks Monday night in their regular season home finale, but all they have to show for it is a 112-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Bucks slide into the playoffs continues with loss in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (WITI) -- In their final regular season game against an Eastern Conference opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks fall for the 4th straight game 95-85 to the Charlotte Bobcats.The Bucks rarely led in the game, their biggest lead was 11-6 in the 1st quarter.
CHARLOTTE (WITI) -- In their final regular season game against an Eastern Conference opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks fall for the 4th straight game 95-85 to the Charlotte Bobcats.The Bucks rarely led in the game, their biggest lead was 11-6 in the 1st quarter.
Ex-Bucks shine in 113-103 Magic win
ORLANDO -- Tobias Harris haunted his former team by scoring 30 points and grabbing 19 rebounds in the Magic's 113-103 overtime win over the Bucks on Wednesday night in Orlando.With Milwaukee up by three and time running out, Harris sank a three pointer while being fouled.
ORLANDO -- Tobias Harris haunted his former team by scoring 30 points and grabbing 19 rebounds in the Magic's 113-103 overtime win over the Bucks on Wednesday night in Orlando.With Milwaukee up by three and time running out, Harris sank a three pointer while being fouled.
A little Heat turns over Bucks 94-83
MIAMI -- Miami coach Erik Spoelstra put it best after his Heat blasted the Bucks 94-83 Tuesday night in South beach."The train keeps on moving".Without Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Heat tied a franchise-record by winning for the 61st time (61-16)LeBron James scored 28 points.
MIAMI -- Miami coach Erik Spoelstra put it best after his Heat blasted the Bucks 94-83 Tuesday night in South beach."The train keeps on moving".Without Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Heat tied a franchise-record by winning for the 61st time (61-16)LeBron James scored 28 points.
Beyond the Game: Former Bucks' Ray Allen
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Life has been good to Ray Allen since the Bucks dealt him to Seattle 10 years ago, in arguably the worst trade in franchise history.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Life has been good to Ray Allen since the Bucks dealt him to Seattle 10 years ago, in arguably the worst trade in franchise history.
Bucks playoff tickets go on sale Friday, April 12th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individual game tickets for the Bucks first two home playoff games will go on sale Friday, April 12 at noon, the team announced today.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individual game tickets for the Bucks first two home playoff games will go on sale Friday, April 12 at noon, the team announced today.
Beyond the Game: Bucks' Larry Sanders
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The play of Larry Sanders is one of the big reasons the Milwaukee Bucks are in the playoffs for the first time since 2010.Sanders is not a one-dimensional guy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The play of Larry Sanders is one of the big reasons the Milwaukee Bucks are in the playoffs for the first time since 2010.Sanders is not a one-dimensional guy.
Group discusses future of BMO Harris Bradley Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center is 25 years old, and many, including arena officials say it is time to look to the future.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center is 25 years old, and many, including arena officials say it is time to look to the future.
Bucks beat Raptors, make playoffs
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Andrew Bogut's gruesome injury year, Jerry Stackhouse's stabilizing campaign, and John Salmons' motivated contract surge, the Bucks are going to the NBA playoffs.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Andrew Bogut's gruesome injury year, Jerry Stackhouse's stabilizing campaign, and John Salmons' motivated contract surge, the Bucks are going to the NBA playoffs.
Bucks collect between 80K and 90K worth of recyclables in Green Week event
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of people stopped by the BMO Harris Bradley Center Saturday morning, April 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of people stopped by the BMO Harris Bradley Center Saturday morning, April 6th.
Bucks host electronic drive
If you have some old electronics sitting around, this is the place for you.
If you have some old electronics sitting around, this is the place for you.
Bucks host free electronic drive during NBA Green Week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ever wondered what to do with that old, unused computer, broken dryer or outdated VCR?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ever wondered what to do with that old, unused computer, broken dryer or outdated VCR?
Knicks take bite out of Bucks in Big Apple 101-83
NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, tying a New York Knicks record with his 3rd straight 40 point game in the hosts 101-83 win over the Bucks.The Bucks led by nine in the 3rd quarter when Anthony and J.R. Smith fueled a 25 to 2 3rd quarter run.
NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, tying a New York Knicks record with his 3rd straight 40 point game in the hosts 101-83 win over the Bucks.The Bucks led by nine in the 3rd quarter when Anthony and J.R. Smith fueled a 25 to 2 3rd quarter run.
Buck lose to T-Wolves 107-98 but magic number reduced
MILWAUKEE- -- The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a disappointing 107-98 loss to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Wednesday night, but their magic number for reaching the playoffs was reduced to two when Charlotte beat Philadelphia.Milwaukee's defense was missing in action again, and they played from behind for most of the game.Ersan Ilyasova was a bright spot; he scored 27 of his game-high 29 points in the first three quarters; he added 12 rebounds.The Bucks travel to New York for Friday night's game against red-hot Carmelo Anthony (82 points last 2 games) and the rest of the Knicks.
MILWAUKEE- -- The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a disappointing 107-98 loss to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Wednesday night, but their magic number for reaching the playoffs was reduced to two when Charlotte beat Philadelphia.Milwaukee's defense was missing in action again, and they played from behind for most of the game.Ersan Ilyasova was a bright spot; he scored 27 of his game-high 29 points in the first three quarters; he added 12 rebounds.The Bucks travel to New York for Friday night's game against red-hot Carmelo Anthony (82 points last 2 games) and the rest of the Knicks.
Bucks bomb Bobcats, 131-102
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks scored 69 points in the first half on the way to a 131-102 route of the lowly Charlotte Bobcats Monday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The 131 points were the most by a Milwaukee team since 2009.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks scored 69 points in the first half on the way to a 131-102 route of the lowly Charlotte Bobcats Monday night in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The 131 points were the most by a Milwaukee team since 2009.
The Thunder Rolls, Bucks Fall
MILWAUKEE -- Buoyed by knocking off the LA Lakers on Thursday night, the Bucks ran into a Western Conference power Saturday night and lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-99.
MILWAUKEE -- Buoyed by knocking off the LA Lakers on Thursday night, the Bucks ran into a Western Conference power Saturday night and lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-99.