Bucks cruise past Kings on slow night for Antetokounmpo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sore back acting up again, the Milwaukee Bucks got plenty of help picking up the scoring slack.That’s nothing new.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sore back acting up again, the Milwaukee Bucks got plenty of help picking up the scoring slack.That’s nothing new.
Spurs' season-best 3-point shooting did in Bucks, 126-104
SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs had a season-high 19 3-pointers to beat Milwaukee 126-104 on Monday night, Jan. 6, snapping the Bucks five-game winning streak.Patty Mills added 21 points, including 6 for 10 on 3-pointers, for San Antonio (15-20).
SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs had a season-high 19 3-pointers to beat Milwaukee 126-104 on Monday night, Jan. 6, snapping the Bucks five-game winning streak.Patty Mills added 21 points, including 6 for 10 on 3-pointers, for San Antonio (15-20).
NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat San Antonio Spurs 127-118 for 5th straight win
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 of his 32 points in the third quarter to help the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-118 on Saturday night, Jan. 4.The Bucks improved to 32-5 with their fifth straight victory since a Christmas Day loss in Philadelphia.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 of his 32 points in the third quarter to help the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-118 on Saturday night, Jan. 4.The Bucks improved to 32-5 with their fifth straight victory since a Christmas Day loss in Philadelphia.
'Great time for Wisconsin sports:' Bucks, Packers celebrate NFL playoffs with special T-Shirt benefiting charity
MILWAUKEE -- With the start of the NFL Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 4 introduced a special, limited-edition T-shirt that features the logos of both teams and the time-honored Packers cheer, “Go Pack Go.”The shirt is available now for purchase at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field, and online at packersproshop.com.
MILWAUKEE -- With the start of the NFL Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 4 introduced a special, limited-edition T-shirt that features the logos of both teams and the time-honored Packers cheer, “Go Pack Go.”The shirt is available now for purchase at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field, and online at packersproshop.com.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads early Eastern Conference All-Star voting
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA released the first voting totals on Thursday and Dallas' Luka Doncic has received 1,073,957 -- 599 more than Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the only other player to top the million-vote mark so far, putting him well on his way to what would be a 16th consecutive All-Star appearance.James, Lakers teammate Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard are the runaway leaders in the Western Conference frontcourt.
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA released the first voting totals on Thursday and Dallas' Luka Doncic has received 1,073,957 -- 599 more than Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the only other player to top the million-vote mark so far, putting him well on his way to what would be a 16th consecutive All-Star appearance.James, Lakers teammate Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard are the runaway leaders in the Western Conference frontcourt.
Mike Budenholzer named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for December
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has been named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for December, the NBA announced Thursday.This is the third time Budenholzer has won Coach of the Month with the Bucks and the fifth time overall he’s won in his career.In December, Budenholzer led the Bucks to the best record, most wins and fewest losses in the NBA at 13-2.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has been named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for December, the NBA announced Thursday.This is the third time Budenholzer has won Coach of the Month with the Bucks and the fifth time overall he’s won in his career.In December, Budenholzer led the Bucks to the best record, most wins and fewest losses in the NBA at 13-2.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the KIA NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December, the NBA announced Jan. 2.While leading the Bucks to an NBA-best 13-2 record in December, Antetokounmpo averaged 29.3 points (1st in Eastern Conference), 12.0 rebounds (4th in Eastern Conference) and 5.3 assists per game.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the KIA NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December, the NBA announced Jan. 2.While leading the Bucks to an NBA-best 13-2 record in December, Antetokounmpo averaged 29.3 points (1st in Eastern Conference), 12.0 rebounds (4th in Eastern Conference) and 5.3 assists per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32, Bucks hold off Wolves 106-104
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off a strong challenge from short-handed Minnesota in a 106-104 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Jan. 1.Antetokounmpo got his 30th double-double in 33 games this season and Khris Middleton added 13 points despite shooting 5 for 18 as Milwaukee hit just 42.6% of its shots overall and only 9 of 36 from 3-point range.Shabazz Napier had 22 points to lead Minnesota, and Gorgui Deng scored 15, Josh Okogie added 12 and Jarret Culver 10.Napier, starting in place of injured point guard Jeff Teague, scored 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the first half, but then had just seven after the break.Milwaukee, which has the league's best record, slumped out of the gate.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off a strong challenge from short-handed Minnesota in a 106-104 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Jan. 1.Antetokounmpo got his 30th double-double in 33 games this season and Khris Middleton added 13 points despite shooting 5 for 18 as Milwaukee hit just 42.6% of its shots overall and only 9 of 36 from 3-point range.Shabazz Napier had 22 points to lead Minnesota, and Gorgui Deng scored 15, Josh Okogie added 12 and Jarret Culver 10.Napier, starting in place of injured point guard Jeff Teague, scored 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the first half, but then had just seven after the break.Milwaukee, which has the league's best record, slumped out of the gate.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 in return, Bucks beat Bulls 123-102
CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 10 rebounds after missing two games with a sore back, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half for a 123-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Dec. 30.Antetokounmpo, the NBA's second-leading scorer with an average of 30.5 points per game entering this one, played only 27 minutes and sat out the final 5 1/2 because of the lopsided score.
CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 10 rebounds after missing two games with a sore back, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half for a 123-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Dec. 30.Antetokounmpo, the NBA's second-leading scorer with an average of 30.5 points per game entering this one, played only 27 minutes and sat out the final 5 1/2 because of the lopsided score.
Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence to beat Orlando Magic by 10
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 21 points and NBA-leading Milwaukee overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence for the second straight night, beating the Orlando Magic 111-100 on Saturday, Dec. 28.Antetokounmpo, the NBA MVP last season, also missed the Bucks' victory Friday in Atlanta because of back soreness.“He did some work earlier today and he’s making progress,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “He’s very close but not capable of going tonight.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 21 points and NBA-leading Milwaukee overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence for the second straight night, beating the Orlando Magic 111-100 on Saturday, Dec. 28.Antetokounmpo, the NBA MVP last season, also missed the Bucks' victory Friday in Atlanta because of back soreness.“He did some work earlier today and he’s making progress,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “He’s very close but not capable of going tonight.
Bucks cruise past Hawks without injured Antetokounmpo
ATLANTA — Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova had season highs of 18 points and 17 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokunmpo's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-86 on Friday night.Antetokunmpo, the league MVP last season and second-leading scorer this season, sat out because of back soreness.
ATLANTA — Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova had season highs of 18 points and 17 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokunmpo's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-86 on Friday night.Antetokunmpo, the league MVP last season and second-leading scorer this season, sat out because of back soreness.
Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo; 76rs beat Bucks 121-109
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo in Philadelphia's first home Christmas game in 31 years, collecting 31 points and 11 rebounds to help the 3-point happy 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-109 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.Tobias Harris sank five 3s, Josh Richardson and Furkan Korkmaz each had four and even Embiid hit three as part of Philly's season-high 21 3s (on 44 attempts) against a Bucks team that had the best record in the NBA.Harris and Al Horford hit 3s over the final 90 seconds to push back a late Bucks run, and the Sixers improved to 16-2 at home.There was a charged atmosphere for the anticipated matchup featuring Embiid and Ben Simmons taking on Khris Middleton and Antetokounmpo.
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo in Philadelphia's first home Christmas game in 31 years, collecting 31 points and 11 rebounds to help the 3-point happy 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-109 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.Tobias Harris sank five 3s, Josh Richardson and Furkan Korkmaz each had four and even Embiid hit three as part of Philly's season-high 21 3s (on 44 attempts) against a Bucks team that had the best record in the NBA.Harris and Al Horford hit 3s over the final 90 seconds to push back a late Bucks run, and the Sixers improved to 16-2 at home.There was a charged atmosphere for the anticipated matchup featuring Embiid and Ben Simmons taking on Khris Middleton and Antetokounmpo.
'Giannis doing what Giannis does:' Mequon fan 'froze' when Bucks star gifted game-worn shoes
MILWAUKEE -- A young Milwaukee Bucks fan broke down in tears when Giannis Antetokounmpo handed her his game-worn shoes after the Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Fiserv Forum.
MILWAUKEE -- A young Milwaukee Bucks fan broke down in tears when Giannis Antetokounmpo handed her his game-worn shoes after the Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks beat Pacers 117-89, spoil Malcolm Brogdon's return
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks gave Malcolm Brogdon a warm welcome.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks gave Malcolm Brogdon a warm welcome.
Khris Middleton hands out brand new winter coats to students as part of '12 Days of Khrismas'
MILWAUKEE -- Khris Middleton tallies plenty of assists for the Milwaukee Bucks on the court, but ahead of Christmas, he played Santa."It's a little different when I'm here by myself, but it's pretty cool and pretty special," said Middleton. "These are moments you just can't take for granted."Middleton is used to attention, but as he arrived at Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Khris Middleton tallies plenty of assists for the Milwaukee Bucks on the court, but ahead of Christmas, he played Santa."It's a little different when I'm here by myself, but it's pretty cool and pretty special," said Middleton. "These are moments you just can't take for granted."Middleton is used to attention, but as he arrived at Dr.
Giannis has triple-double, Bucks rout Knicks 123-102
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double, though his brother had the highlight.And while the NBA MVP wasn't interested in talking about his stats, he certainly was impressed by Thanasis' one basket, a follow slam with his left hand in the fourth quarter.“That was amazing.
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double, though his brother had the highlight.And while the NBA MVP wasn't interested in talking about his stats, he certainly was impressed by Thanasis' one basket, a follow slam with his left hand in the fourth quarter.“That was amazing.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Los Angeles Lakers 111-104, claim NBA's best record
MILWAUKEE -- In a battle for NBA supremacy featuring a king and a freak on the hardwood, the Milwaukee Bucks claimed the thone -- beating the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 at Fiserv Forum, claiming the best record in the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 11 rebounds with seven assists and a career-best five 3-pointers.
MILWAUKEE -- In a battle for NBA supremacy featuring a king and a freak on the hardwood, the Milwaukee Bucks claimed the thone -- beating the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 at Fiserv Forum, claiming the best record in the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 11 rebounds with seven assists and a career-best five 3-pointers.
Bucks players subbed as coaches during game with incarcerated individuals in Racine County
STURTEVANT -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, teamed up with an unlikely opponent on the court.The team's schedule takes them into arenas across the country, and on Tuesday it, it took them to prison.Legendary Bucks players who are normally stars on the court subbed as coaches, while incarcerated individuals, Bucks executives, Governor Tony Evers, and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes played basketball on the same team inside Racine Correctional Institution.PHOTO GALLERYTuesday marked just the second time a game has been played.
STURTEVANT -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, teamed up with an unlikely opponent on the court.The team's schedule takes them into arenas across the country, and on Tuesday it, it took them to prison.Legendary Bucks players who are normally stars on the court subbed as coaches, while incarcerated individuals, Bucks executives, Governor Tony Evers, and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes played basketball on the same team inside Racine Correctional Institution.PHOTO GALLERYTuesday marked just the second time a game has been played.
18-game win streak snapped: Milwaukee Bucks fall to Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak ended Monday night, Dec. 16 when Seth Curry and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 26 points to help the Dallas Mavericks hang on for a 120-116 victory even without star guard Luka Dončić.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 48 points and 14 rebounds, but got little support as Milwaukee lost for the first time since a 103-100 setback at Utah on Nov 8.The winning streak was their longest since a franchise-record 20 consecutive victories by the 1970-71 championship team that featured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, and Oscar Robertson.Dallas led comfortably for most of the fourth quarter until the final half-minute.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak ended Monday night, Dec. 16 when Seth Curry and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 26 points to help the Dallas Mavericks hang on for a 120-116 victory even without star guard Luka Dončić.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 48 points and 14 rebounds, but got little support as Milwaukee lost for the first time since a 103-100 setback at Utah on Nov 8.The winning streak was their longest since a franchise-record 20 consecutive victories by the 1970-71 championship team that featured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, and Oscar Robertson.Dallas led comfortably for most of the fourth quarter until the final half-minute.