76ers make playoffs, knock out Milwaukee Bucks
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers nailed down the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference and spoiled the Nets' final game in New Jersey with a 105-87 victory Monday night.Thaddeus Young scored all 15 of his points in the second half to help the 76ers make the postseason for the second straight year and eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks from playoff contention.The win moved Philadelphia (34-30) into a tie with the New York Knicks for the No. 7 seed with two games remaining in the regular season.Jrue Holiday and Elton Brand added 15 points apiece and Andre Iguodala had 14 points and nine assists for Philadelphia.MarShon Brooks had 18 points to lead the Nets, who will move into a new arena in Brooklyn next season.
Woman who landed plane will be honored at Bucks game
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The woman who landed a small plane in Door County after the mid-flight death of her husband will be honored at the Milwaukee Bucks game Monday night.80-year-old Helen Collins assumed the controls of the plane after her husband, John, was stricken April 23.
Bucks top the Nets, 106-95
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Jennings scored 30 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 106-95 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night, April 21st that kept their slim playoff hopes alive.Jennings, who hit three straight 3-pointers late in the game, was 9 of 18 from the field and finished with six rebounds, six assists and four steals.Ersan Ilyasova added 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Bucks, who snapped a three-game losing streak and beat New Jersey for the 11th straight time.Philadelphia won in overtime at Indiana, meaning the 76ers' magic number is down to one to clinch the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Bucks prepare for trip to Washington D.C. to take on Wizards
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- First and foremost for the Milwaukee Bucks is trying to find a way into the NBA playoffs, and winning their next game in Washington, D.C. would be a "capitol" idea.The main focus for the Bucks when they prepare for a road game at Washington is how they will counter what the Wizards do on the court.
Rim Rockers bring acrobatic slam dunking to Bucks games
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks'Rim Rockers are a fan favorite at the Bradley Center.
Bucks top Pistons, 113-97
AUBURN HILLS, MI (AP) — Drew Gooden scored 26 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away from the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter for a much-needed 113-97 win Friday night, April 13th.Milwaukee is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers by two games in the race for the playoffs.The Bucks led 52-47 after two quarters but pushed the lead to double digits early in the second half and eventually led by 20.
One-on-one with OKC Thunder player, Marquette Alum Lazar Hayward
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to claim a spot in the NBA playoffs, while a popular Marquette product is on a team that could contend for the NBA title.When Lazar Hayward left Marquette University, he was one of the most successful point producers in school history - many of them coming at the Bradley Center.
Could Bradley Center lease land in Park East Corridor?
MILWAUKEE -- Since Kohl's decided not to build its headquarters in Milwaukee's Park East Corridor, new ideas are surfacing as to what to do with the vacant eye sore in downtown Milwaukee.There is lots of talk about the future of the Bradley Center, and Milwaukee developer Gary Gruneau said he is trying to convince the Bradley Center to lease land in the Park East Corridor for the next five years.In an interview with Milwaukee's Business Journal, Gruneau said: "I don't think there's a higher or better use for it now that Kohl's isn't moving down there.
Ok City Thunder Throttle Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks four-game winning streak came to a "Thunderous" halt in the Bradley Center on Monday night, April 9th, as Oklahoma City ran over, around and through Milwaukee, 109-89.The hosts fell behind 33-12, and never recovered against a more talented and tougher team -- one of the league's best.
Ellis, Jennings lead Bucks over Bobcats, 95-90
MILWAUKEE (AP)-- Monta Ellis had 25 points and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 95-90 victory over the scrappy Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.Brandon Jennings scored 18 points, Mike Dunleavy added 15 and Ersan Ilyasova added 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Bucks (27-28) who won their third straight and pulled within a game of the New York Knicks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Byron Mullens scored a career-high 31 points and tied his career high with 14 rebounds, becoming the first Bobcat to score at least 30 points this season.
Bucks, McDonald's hosting contest during Saturday's game
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and McDonald's restaurants are offering five school principals a chance to raise $100,000 for their schools during halftime at the Bucks game Saturday, April 7th.One of those principals is Tanzanique Carrington of Hartford University School in Milwaukee.
Bucks Shooting Wizardry stops Washington
WASHINGTON -- The Milwaukee Bucks pulled within two games of the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference playoff race, with a 112-98 win in Washington on Monday night.Brandon Jennings scored 17 of his 19 points in the third quarter.
Business leaders on a push to rebuild Bradley Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee business leaders are on a push to rebuild the Bradley Center, but many are wondering what happens in the meantime, and how important is the Bradley Center to Milwaukee's economic footprint?The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce just released a new study that demonstrates why the Bradley Center boosts Milwaukee's bottom line. "There's about a $200 million impact and about 2,300 jobs associated with the Bradley Center," Tim Sheehy, president of the MMAC said.Sheehy explains those jobs are not only at the Bradley Center, but also at area restaurants and hotels in downtown Milwaukee where people gather before and after Bradley Center events. "If you think about 1.6 million people coming through the Bradley Center, that brings new money from outside Milwaukee into Milwaukee," Sheehy said.The facility was built in 1988, and is the only arena in the National Basketball Association that has not had a substantial renovation.
Family assists Ellis in win over Hawks
MILWAUKEE -- Monta Ellis got a boost from seeing his family and gave the Bucks a shot in the arm by scoring 33 points in Milwaukee's 108-101 win over Atlanta, Tuesday night in the Bradley Center.Ellis, acquired in the Andrew Bogut trade with Golden State, managed just 4 points in Monday night's loss at New York.
Despite Dunleavy, Bucks miss in New York
NEW YORK -- Mike Dunleavy came off the Milwaukee Bucks bench to score 24 of his 26 points in the first half, but the rest of his erratic-shooting teammates couldn't get the job done in Monday night's 89-80 loss in New York.Dunleavy shot Milwaukee from 10 points down to nine ahead, but after scoring 52 points by intermission, the visitors were held to 28 in the second half.
Hill scores 24, Pacers beat Bucks 125-104
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- With two teams both playing their third game in three nights, George Hill's big performance off the bench made the difference for the Indiana Pacers.Hill scored a season-high 24 points and the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 on Saturday night.It was an impressive rebound for Hill, who was coming off a couple of recent poor shooting performances. "That's all I could think about last night," Hill said. "Everybody tells me I'm too hard on myself."Roy Hibbert added 16 points and nine rebounds, and credited Hill for making good on a promise to rediscover his shooting touch.
Business Journal Report (3-22-12)
In business news for Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 -- Bradley Center officials are thinking about expanding the building's theater box suites and adding more club seating.
Bucks share in 6th straight win
PORTLAND -- The Milwaukee Bucks continue to play team basketball.
Bucks win fifth in a row, beating Warriors, 120-98
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Monta Ellis scored 18 points against his former team and Luc Mbah a Moute had a big game as the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to five games and kept pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Golden State, which was paced by David Lee's 22 points, has dropped two in a row.Ellis, who was traded from the Warriors to the Bucks on Tuesday, hit the opening basket of the game but shot just 6 for 15 in his return to Oakland.Ekpe Udoh, who also went from Golden State to Milwaukee in the deal, was held scoreless in 19 minutes.With Ersan Ilyasova sitting out with the flu, Mbah a Moute led the way with 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting and added 17 rebounds for the Bucks, who moved back into a tie for eighth place in the East with the New York Knicks.Milwaukee jumped out of the gate on fire, taking control with a 31-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.
New Bucks watch win over Cleveland
MILWAUKEE -- Monta Ellis and Ekpe Udoh can't play for the Bucks until all five players involved in the Andrew Bogut trade with Golden State pass physicals.