James surges, Giannis sits and a reminder health is the key

James surges, Giannis sits and a reminder health is the key

LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James was making a statement on the court when the Milwaukee Bucks had to make one of their own.Giannis Antetokounmpo had been hurt two nights earlier while losing to James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and on Sunday afternoon they said the reigning MVP had a minor sprain of his left knee and would miss at least two games.Shortly after, James and the Lakers closed out the Clippers for another big win.

'It's serious:' NBA urges fist bumps vs. high 5s amid coronavirus; Bucks adding hand sanitizers 

'It's serious:' NBA urges fist bumps vs. high 5s amid coronavirus; Bucks adding hand sanitizers 

MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday, March 4 with a patient succumbing in California — the first reported fatality outside Washington state — as federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home where most of the victims were stricken.Whether it's a Milwaukee Bucks game at Fiserv Forum or neighborhood shops, public places can be veritable Petri dishes, and officials at Fiserv Forum and elsewhere noted coronavirus to be top of mind.

NBA-leading Bucks bounce back, rout Pacers 119-100

NBA-leading Bucks bounce back, rout Pacers 119-100

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks recovered after squandering an early 22-point lead to trounce the Indiana Pacers 119-100 on Wednesday night.The Bucks bounced back from a 105-89 loss at Miami in which they posted their lowest point total of the season.

'Preventative and proactive:' Physicians on-site as international gymnasts come to Milwaukee

'Preventative and proactive:' Physicians on-site as international gymnasts come to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus outbreak escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.Currently, all of those deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.

Win streak snapped: Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

Win streak snapped: Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

MIAMI — The Miami Heat stand alone, the first team to beat the Milwaukee Bucks twice this season.Jae Crowder and Jimmy Butler each scored 18 points, Goran Dragic added 15 and the Heat beat the Bucks 105-89 on Wednesday night — moving to 2-0 against the NBA’s best team.Bam Adebayo had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who improved to 39-22 and matched their win total from last season with 19 games remaining.

Antetokounmpo's 41 points lift Bucks past Hornets 93-85

Antetokounmpo's 41 points lift Bucks past Hornets 93-85

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 93-85 on Sunday, March 1 for their sixth straight win.Brook Lopez added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Bucks, who've won 20 of their last 22 games and improved to a league-best 52-8 on the season.Antetokounmpo scored in almost every way imaginable — on pick-and-rolls, fast-break dunks, fadeaway jumpers and from the foul line.The Bucks led by two entering the fourth quarter after turning the ball over 15 times in the first three quarters.

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks rout Thunder, 133-86

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks rout Thunder, 133-86

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks surged to a 24-point lead in the second quarter in a 133-86 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.The 47-point loss was the Thunder’s worst of the season.Chris Paul scored 18 points for Oklahoma City.Both teams were without their second-leading scorers.

Wesley Matthews teams up with Cousins for coat drive

Wesley Matthews teams up with Cousins for coat drive

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews will host a coat drive from Thursday, February 27 through Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.Each person who brings new or gently used winter coats to any of the four Milwaukee-area Cousins Subs donation locations will receive a coupon for a free 7.5” sub with the purchase of a side (valid at select locations).A list of Cousins Subs donation locations is below:2900 N.

Antetokounmpo's 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

Antetokounmpo's 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 17 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-98 on Saturday night in a matchup of Eastern Conference rivals.Antetokounmpo added eight assists for Milwaukee, which won for the 16th time in its last 18 games to improve its NBA-best record to 48-8.The Bucks led 56-50 at the half before Antetokounmpo scored the first seven points of the third quarter to give Milwaukee a quick 13-point lead.

Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons

Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 126-106 on Thursday night.The Bucks led 70-41 at halftime and by as many as 34 points in the second half.

Bucks' legend Marques Johnson still dunking at age 64

Bucks' legend Marques Johnson still dunking at age 64

MILWAUKEE -- Marques Johnson played seven seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1977-1984.A five-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, his skills on the court were well documented.