Bucks keep Lakers' road woes going with 100-89 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season.Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat the Lakers without two of their best players.Already scrambling to compensate for the long-term absence of injured center Andrew Bogut, the Bucks found themselves without guard/forward Stephen Jackson on Saturday because of an NBA suspension.Bryant made six free throws to break Jerry West's franchise record for free throws made.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season.Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat the Lakers without two of their best players.Already scrambling to compensate for the long-term absence of injured center Andrew Bogut, the Bucks found themselves without guard/forward Stephen Jackson on Saturday because of an NBA suspension.Bryant made six free throws to break Jerry West's franchise record for free throws made.
Bucks' Jackson suspended 1 game for verbal abuse
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago.The league announced the suspension Saturday afternoon, a few hours before the Bucks were set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Stephen Jackson one game for verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner in Friday night's loss at Chicago.The league announced the suspension Saturday afternoon, a few hours before the Bucks were set to play the Los Angeles Lakers in Milwaukee.
Bucks beaten by Bulls, 107-100
CHICAGO (AP) -- Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night."I thought he was very aggressive and that set the tone for us," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. "He is feeling a lot better and he was in attack mode."Rose outdueled Milwaukee counterpart Brandon Jennings, hitting 14 of 24 from the floor and scoring 18 of his points in the second half."I talked to Thibs before the game, at shootaround, and he was showing me film of me just attacking," Rose said. "That's what I tried to do out there."The Bulls are set to leave for a season-longest nine-game road trip, beginning with a showdown Sunday in Miami against the Heat.Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds and Joakim Noah added 15 points and 16 rebounds as Chicago bounced back from its first home loss of the season against Indiana on Wednesday."When we lose a game, guys are amped up to come out and play again," Rose said. "You can tell just at practice.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night."I thought he was very aggressive and that set the tone for us," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. "He is feeling a lot better and he was in attack mode."Rose outdueled Milwaukee counterpart Brandon Jennings, hitting 14 of 24 from the floor and scoring 18 of his points in the second half."I talked to Thibs before the game, at shootaround, and he was showing me film of me just attacking," Rose said. "That's what I tried to do out there."The Bulls are set to leave for a season-longest nine-game road trip, beginning with a showdown Sunday in Miami against the Heat.Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds and Joakim Noah added 15 points and 16 rebounds as Chicago bounced back from its first home loss of the season against Indiana on Wednesday."When we lose a game, guys are amped up to come out and play again," Rose said. "You can tell just at practice.
Bogut out for 8-12 weeks with ankle injury
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to miss 8-12 weeks with a fractured left ankle.The team disclosed the update after more tests on Friday, one day after saying Bogut would be out indefinitely.Bogut was hurt Wednesday night against Houston when his foot landed awkwardly on a Rockets player's foot.In 12 games this season, Bogut averaged 11.3 points, a team-high 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, one steal and a team-high 2.0 blocked shots (T-7th in NBA) in 30 minutes per game.The No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft missed the end of the 2009-2010 season when he dislocated his right elbow and broke his right hand in a fall.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is expected to miss 8-12 weeks with a fractured left ankle.The team disclosed the update after more tests on Friday, one day after saying Bogut would be out indefinitely.Bogut was hurt Wednesday night against Houston when his foot landed awkwardly on a Rockets player's foot.In 12 games this season, Bogut averaged 11.3 points, a team-high 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, one steal and a team-high 2.0 blocked shots (T-7th in NBA) in 30 minutes per game.The No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft missed the end of the 2009-2010 season when he dislocated his right elbow and broke his right hand in a fall.
Bucks' Bogut out indefinitely with ankle injury
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle Wednesda night in Houston.It's another injury setback for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft.Bogut's left foot came down awkwardly on a Houston player's foot after Bogut tried to block a shot in the first quarter.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle Wednesda night in Houston.It's another injury setback for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft.Bogut's left foot came down awkwardly on a Houston player's foot after Bogut tried to block a shot in the first quarter.
Jackson, Jennings lead Bucks over Rockets
HOUSTON -- Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds after Andrew Bogut sprained his left ankle, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.Bogut left in the first quarter and did not return, but Milwaukee hit a season-high 14 shots from 3-point range to win in Houston for the first time since Nov. 2, 1999, when the Rockets still played in the Compaq Center.Kevin Martin scored 29 points, and Samuel Dalembert had 13 points and a season-high 18 rebounds for the Rockets, who had a seven-game winning streak snapped.
HOUSTON -- Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds after Andrew Bogut sprained his left ankle, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.Bogut left in the first quarter and did not return, but Milwaukee hit a season-high 14 shots from 3-point range to win in Houston for the first time since Nov. 2, 1999, when the Rockets still played in the Compaq Center.Kevin Martin scored 29 points, and Samuel Dalembert had 13 points and a season-high 18 rebounds for the Rockets, who had a seven-game winning streak snapped.
Joe Johnson leads Hawks past Bucks 97-92
MILWAUKEE -- Joe Johnson scored 15 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Buckson Monday night.Josh Smith had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 15 points in the opener of Atlanta's five-game road trip.Brandon Jennings had 21 points and 11 assists to lead Milwaukee, and Mike Dunleavy added 17 points.Johnson tied the score at 84 with a 19-foot jumper.
MILWAUKEE -- Joe Johnson scored 15 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Buckson Monday night.Josh Smith had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 15 points in the opener of Atlanta's five-game road trip.Brandon Jennings had 21 points and 11 assists to lead Milwaukee, and Mike Dunleavy added 17 points.Johnson tied the score at 84 with a 19-foot jumper.
Jennings' 23 points help Bucks beat Heat 91-82
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat91-82 on Sunday night.It was the second straight road win for Milwaukee, which started the year 0-8 away from home.
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat91-82 on Sunday night.It was the second straight road win for Milwaukee, which started the year 0-8 away from home.
76ers win 3rd straight, beat Bucks 94-82
PHILADELPHIA -- Jrue Holiday scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had 21 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks94-82 on Monday and remain unbeaten at home.Everything is going right for the Sixers this season.
PHILADELPHIA -- Jrue Holiday scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had 21 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks94-82 on Monday and remain unbeaten at home.Everything is going right for the Sixers this season.
Jennings, Jackson lead Bucks past Pistons, 102-93
MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Jennings scored 27 points and Stephen Jackson added 25 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons102-93 on Thursday night.The Bucks improved to 4-0 at home and 4-6 overall, while the Pistons dropped to 2-9 with their sixth straight loss and fifth in a row on the road.
MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Jennings scored 27 points and Stephen Jackson added 25 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons102-93 on Thursday night.The Bucks improved to 4-0 at home and 4-6 overall, while the Pistons dropped to 2-9 with their sixth straight loss and fifth in a row on the road.
Nash's 17 assists help Suns rout Bucks 109-93
PHOENIX (AP) -- Steve Nash had 17 assists and 10 points in 27 minutes as the Phoenix Suns routed the weary and short-handed Milwaukee Bucks109-93 on Sunday night.The Suns beat the Bucks in Phoenix for the 24th straight time, the NBA's second-longest active streak behind San Antonio's 27 wins in a row at home over Golden State.Phoenix shot 58 percent, led by Marcin Gortat, who scored 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting.
PHOENIX (AP) -- Steve Nash had 17 assists and 10 points in 27 minutes as the Phoenix Suns routed the weary and short-handed Milwaukee Bucks109-93 on Sunday night.The Suns beat the Bucks in Phoenix for the 24th straight time, the NBA's second-longest active streak behind San Antonio's 27 wins in a row at home over Golden State.Phoenix shot 58 percent, led by Marcin Gortat, who scored 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting.
Bucks fall to Clippers, 92-86
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- On a night when point guard Chris Paul didn't have his usual numbers, Caron Butler and Chauncey Billups were there to help complement Blake Griffin's usual solid effort.Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Butler scored 20 points against the team he suffered a season-ending injury against last January, and the Clippers beat the severely undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 92-86 on Saturday night."I love it," said Billups, who scored 19 points. "I love it because your stars don't have to be superstars every night.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- On a night when point guard Chris Paul didn't have his usual numbers, Caron Butler and Chauncey Billups were there to help complement Blake Griffin's usual solid effort.Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Butler scored 20 points against the team he suffered a season-ending injury against last January, and the Clippers beat the severely undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 92-86 on Saturday night."I love it," said Billups, who scored 19 points. "I love it because your stars don't have to be superstars every night.
Bucks fall to Jazz, 85-73
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Al Jefferson scored a season-high 26 points to lead the Utah Jazz to an 85-73 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.Paul Millsap had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Gordon Hayward added 12 points for the Jazz.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Al Jefferson scored a season-high 26 points to lead the Utah Jazz to an 85-73 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.Paul Millsap had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Gordon Hayward added 12 points for the Jazz.
Bucks beat Timberwolves in home opener, 98-95
MILWAUKEE -- Rookie Jon Leuer converted a three-point play with 1:17 left, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 98-95 victory in their home opener Tuesday night.Brandon Jennings scored 24 points and Stephen Jackson added 16 for the Bucks, who were playing without forward Drew Gooden because of a suspension and several other key players because of injuries.Kevin Love had 31 points and 20 rebounds for the Timberwolves, whose late rally came up just short.Minnesota was without coach Rick Adelman, who was attending funeral services for his mother-in-law.
MILWAUKEE -- Rookie Jon Leuer converted a three-point play with 1:17 left, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 98-95 victory in their home opener Tuesday night.Brandon Jennings scored 24 points and Stephen Jackson added 16 for the Bucks, who were playing without forward Drew Gooden because of a suspension and several other key players because of injuries.Kevin Love had 31 points and 20 rebounds for the Timberwolves, whose late rally came up just short.Minnesota was without coach Rick Adelman, who was attending funeral services for his mother-in-law.
Bucks lose season opener to Charlotte Bobcats 96-95
CHARLOTTE -- D.J. Augustin scored 19 points, rookie Kemba Walker added 13, including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Bobcats erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-95 on Monday night in their season opener.Gerald Henderson added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Bobcats.Brandon Jennings had 22 points for the Bucks, while Andrew Bogut had 17 points and nine rebounds.The Bobcats got a huge lift off the bench from Walker and center Byron Mullens, who was acquired in a trade last week with the Thunder.
CHARLOTTE -- D.J. Augustin scored 19 points, rookie Kemba Walker added 13, including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Bobcats erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-95 on Monday night in their season opener.Gerald Henderson added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Bobcats.Brandon Jennings had 22 points for the Bucks, while Andrew Bogut had 17 points and nine rebounds.The Bobcats got a huge lift off the bench from Walker and center Byron Mullens, who was acquired in a trade last week with the Thunder.
Bucks fall to Timberwolves in pre-season, 85-84
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Michael Beasley made two free throws with 9.1 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 85-84 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.Kevin Love, who had 22 points and 16 rebounds, hit a 3-pointer to cut Milwaukee's lead to 84-83.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Michael Beasley made two free throws with 9.1 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 85-84 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.Kevin Love, who had 22 points and 16 rebounds, hit a 3-pointer to cut Milwaukee's lead to 84-83.
Bucks lose pre-season opener to Timberwolves, 117-96
MILWAUKEE -- Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night.Rubio had six points, seven assists and six rebounds in 23 minutes, eliciting chants of "Ole!
MILWAUKEE -- Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night.Rubio had six points, seven assists and six rebounds in 23 minutes, eliciting chants of "Ole!
Bucks 2011-12 season schedule released
MILWAUKEE -- Basketball fans and businesses around the Bradley Center rejoiced Tuesday night, as the Bucks NBA schedule was officially released!
MILWAUKEE -- Basketball fans and businesses around the Bradley Center rejoiced Tuesday night, as the Bucks NBA schedule was officially released!
The Milwaukee Bucks moves on with charity events without players
It's the season of giving and coming together unless your an NBA franchise at the moment.
It's the season of giving and coming together unless your an NBA franchise at the moment.
FOX6's Mike Lowe talks one-on-one with Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl
Senator Herb Kohl is a household name in the state of Wisconsin, and in a year, he'll be back in the state, as he'll be finished with his service in Washington D.C. FOX6's Mike Lowe recently sat down with Kohl in his Washington D.C. office, to discuss what Kohl says is wrong with politics, the issue he'd like to work to change before he leaves D.C., and his plans for the future.Herb Kohl, at 76 years of age, is a successful businessman, generous philanthropist, owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, and a wildly popular politician.
Senator Herb Kohl is a household name in the state of Wisconsin, and in a year, he'll be back in the state, as he'll be finished with his service in Washington D.C. FOX6's Mike Lowe recently sat down with Kohl in his Washington D.C. office, to discuss what Kohl says is wrong with politics, the issue he'd like to work to change before he leaves D.C., and his plans for the future.Herb Kohl, at 76 years of age, is a successful businessman, generous philanthropist, owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, and a wildly popular politician.