'Everybody is excited:' Large crowd cheers on the Bucks outside Fiserv Forum during Game 1

'Everybody is excited:' Large crowd cheers on the Bucks outside Fiserv Forum during Game 1

MILWAUKEE -- Fiserv Forum was packed Wednesday night, May 15, with fans cheering on the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals both inside and outside the arena.The Deer District was filled with fans on a warm spring evening -- hoping for a victory for the Bucks.FOX6 News found each fan showing support for the team in a different way."Everybody is excited about what the Milwaukee Bucks are doing," said Jerome West.

MILWAUKEE -- Fiserv Forum was packed Wednesday night, May 15, with fans cheering on the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals both inside and outside the arena.The Deer District was filled with fans on a warm spring evening -- hoping for a victory for the Bucks.FOX6 News found each fan showing support for the team in a different way."Everybody is excited about what the Milwaukee Bucks are doing," said Jerome West.

Milwaukee Bucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100 in Game 1

Milwaukee Bucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100 in Game 1

MILWAUKEE — Brook Lopez scored 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the final minutes to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.Lopez had a dunk with 2:20 left to put the Bucks ahead for good, added a 3-pointer on the next Milwaukee possession to push the lead to four and the team that finished the regular season with the NBA's best record — after trailing for the overwhelming majority of the game — did just enough in the final minutes to grab the series lead.Malcolm Brogdon scored 15 and Nikola Mirotic had 13 for Milwaukee, which closed the game on a 10-0 run.Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and Kyle Lowry added 30 for the Raptors, who led by as many as 13 early and took an 83-76 lead into the final quarter.Lopez added 11 rebounds for the Bucks, who had three players post double-doubles.

MILWAUKEE — Brook Lopez scored 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the final minutes to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.Lopez had a dunk with 2:20 left to put the Bucks ahead for good, added a 3-pointer on the next Milwaukee possession to push the lead to four and the team that finished the regular season with the NBA's best record — after trailing for the overwhelming majority of the game — did just enough in the final minutes to grab the series lead.Malcolm Brogdon scored 15 and Nikola Mirotic had 13 for Milwaukee, which closed the game on a 10-0 run.Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and Kyle Lowry added 30 for the Raptors, who led by as many as 13 early and took an 83-76 lead into the final quarter.Lopez added 11 rebounds for the Bucks, who had three players post double-doubles.

'Hope they destroy them:' Bucks, Raptors fans trade jabs in Deer District ahead of Game 1

'Hope they destroy them:' Bucks, Raptors fans trade jabs in Deer District ahead of Game 1

MILWAUKEE -- Hours before tipoff, fans were already making their way to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15, as the Milwaukee Bucks prepared to face the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals."I'm excited!

MILWAUKEE -- Hours before tipoff, fans were already making their way to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15, as the Milwaukee Bucks prepared to face the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals."I'm excited!

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal hosts 'pop-up party' at Lucid Light Lounge after Bucks/Raptors Game 1

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal hosts 'pop-up party' at Lucid Light Lounge after Bucks/Raptors Game 1

MILWAUKEE -- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will host a "pop-up" party at Lucid Light Lounge Wednesday night, May 15 following the Milwaukee Bucks/Toronto Raptors Eastern Conference Finals matchup.According to a news release, ladies get in free before 11 p.m.Lucid Light Lounge features open bar with unlimited drinks and entry, party lights, CO2, balloons, and photography by Alex Evans and music provided by resident DJ Rozario.Ticket buyers must arrive by 11:30 p.m. to be guaranteed admission.After 11:30 p.m., non ticket buyers will be allowed in, but if capacity is reached, ticket buyers will have first priority inside as capacity permits.

MILWAUKEE -- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will host a "pop-up" party at Lucid Light Lounge Wednesday night, May 15 following the Milwaukee Bucks/Toronto Raptors Eastern Conference Finals matchup.According to a news release, ladies get in free before 11 p.m.Lucid Light Lounge features open bar with unlimited drinks and entry, party lights, CO2, balloons, and photography by Alex Evans and music provided by resident DJ Rozario.Ticket buyers must arrive by 11:30 p.m. to be guaranteed admission.After 11:30 p.m., non ticket buyers will be allowed in, but if capacity is reached, ticket buyers will have first priority inside as capacity permits.

96 fans at Fiserv Forum for Bucks/Raptors Game 1 will receive a free gyro, honoring the Greek Freak 

96 fans at Fiserv Forum for Bucks/Raptors Game 1 will receive a free gyro, honoring the Greek Freak 

MILWAUKEE -- Here's something to look forward to for those planning to head to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15 for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.The first 96 fans will receive a free gyro -- one per person -- while supplies last, thanks to 96.5 WKLH and Gyro MKE Mediterranean Grill.According to a news release, the WKLH "Hometown Rock" street team will be outside Tavern at Turner on Vel Phillips Avenue next to Fiserv Forum starting at 5 p.m.Fans are invited to have a Greek Freak for dinner, and then watch the Greek Freak have the Raptors for lunch!Go Bucks!

MILWAUKEE -- Here's something to look forward to for those planning to head to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15 for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.The first 96 fans will receive a free gyro -- one per person -- while supplies last, thanks to 96.5 WKLH and Gyro MKE Mediterranean Grill.According to a news release, the WKLH "Hometown Rock" street team will be outside Tavern at Turner on Vel Phillips Avenue next to Fiserv Forum starting at 5 p.m.Fans are invited to have a Greek Freak for dinner, and then watch the Greek Freak have the Raptors for lunch!Go Bucks!

Mayors of Milwaukee, Toronto lay down friendly wager over Eastern Conference Finals

Mayors of Milwaukee, Toronto lay down friendly wager over Eastern Conference Finals

MILWAUKEE -- The mayors of Milwaukee and Toronto are amped up over the start of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 15.Mayor Tom Barrett and Toronto's John Tory have made a friendly wager of beer over the outcome of this series.

MILWAUKEE -- The mayors of Milwaukee and Toronto are amped up over the start of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 15.Mayor Tom Barrett and Toronto's John Tory have made a friendly wager of beer over the outcome of this series.

In advance of Game 1, FOX6 WakeUp squares up against TV anchors in Toronto

In advance of Game 1, FOX6 WakeUp squares up against TV anchors in Toronto

MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the anchors of FOX6 WakeUp News squared up against two of Toronto's finest, Devo Brown and and Dina Pugliese from Breakfast Television.

MILWAUKEE -- Ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the anchors of FOX6 WakeUp News squared up against two of Toronto's finest, Devo Brown and and Dina Pugliese from Breakfast Television.

Bucks host Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Bucks host Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks host the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals Wednesday, May 15.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks host the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals Wednesday, May 15.

'This could be the year:' Bucks have Milwaukee dreaming of first title since '71

'This could be the year:' Bucks have Milwaukee dreaming of first title since '71

MILWAUKEE — Hunter Trimmel couldn't give away his season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games five years ago.Losing season after season made the Bucks almost an afterthought in Wisconsin, where most teams live in the shadow of the Green Bay Packers.

MILWAUKEE — Hunter Trimmel couldn't give away his season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games five years ago.Losing season after season made the Bucks almost an afterthought in Wisconsin, where most teams live in the shadow of the Green Bay Packers.

Milwaukee Bucks VP of operations after 49 years of highs and lows: 'It's good to be back here'

Milwaukee Bucks VP of operations after 49 years of highs and lows: 'It's good to be back here'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks earned a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001, and for many fans, it's been a long road to get back to this point.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks earned a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001, and for many fans, it's been a long road to get back to this point.

'Pre-batched cocktails' removed from Fiserv Forum menus after reports of adverse effects

'Pre-batched cocktails' removed from Fiserv Forum menus after reports of adverse effects

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman for the Milwaukee Bucks in a statement to FOX6 News Sunday, May 12 confirmed an investigation after reports of adverse effects experienced by some who consumed Moscow Mules outside Fiserv Forum during the Bucks/Celtics matchup on Wednesday, May 8.The statement read as follows:

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman for the Milwaukee Bucks in a statement to FOX6 News Sunday, May 12 confirmed an investigation after reports of adverse effects experienced by some who consumed Moscow Mules outside Fiserv Forum during the Bucks/Celtics matchup on Wednesday, May 8.The statement read as follows: