Bucks clinch top seed in the East with win over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Giannis Antetokounmpo outdueled fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid, finishing with 45 points and 13 rebounds and leading Milwaukee to a 128-122 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night as the Bucks clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.Khris Middleton added 22 points and George Hill had 20 for the Bucks, who locked up home-court advantage with three regular-season games remaining.Embiid returned from a three-game absence and had 34 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks.JJ Redick scored 29 points and Mike Scott, starting for injured Jimmy Butler, had 22 points for the 76ers, who are two games in front of Boston in the race for the No. 3 seed in the East with three games left.The 76ers led by seven points in the fourth quarter when Embiid's 3-pointer with 8:14 left made it 102-95.
PHILADELPHIA — Giannis Antetokounmpo outdueled fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid, finishing with 45 points and 13 rebounds and leading Milwaukee to a 128-122 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night as the Bucks clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.Khris Middleton added 22 points and George Hill had 20 for the Bucks, who locked up home-court advantage with three regular-season games remaining.Embiid returned from a three-game absence and had 34 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks.JJ Redick scored 29 points and Mike Scott, starting for injured Jimmy Butler, had 22 points for the 76ers, who are two games in front of Boston in the race for the No. 3 seed in the East with three games left.The 76ers led by seven points in the fourth quarter when Embiid's 3-pointer with 8:14 left made it 102-95.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to lead Bucks past Nets, 131-121
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Eric Bledsoe added 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets 131-121 on Monday night.Reserve guard George Hill chipped in 22 points while Brook Lopez and Sterling Brown each scored 14 for the Bucks, who played without All-Star forward Khris Middleton because of soreness in his left groin.Milwaukee was unable to clinch the best record in the Eastern Conference because Toronto won earlier Monday.D'Angelo Russell had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets, who remained seventh in the East after losses by Detroit and Miami.
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Eric Bledsoe added 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets 131-121 on Monday night.Reserve guard George Hill chipped in 22 points while Brook Lopez and Sterling Brown each scored 14 for the Bucks, who played without All-Star forward Khris Middleton because of soreness in his left groin.Milwaukee was unable to clinch the best record in the Eastern Conference because Toronto won earlier Monday.D'Angelo Russell had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets, who remained seventh in the East after losses by Detroit and Miami.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Atlanta Hawks 136-135 in OT without Antetokounmpo, Middleton
ATLANTA — Trae Young grabbed a deflected inbounds pass and made a last-second jumper to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 136-135 overtime win over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.Justin Anderson had 24 points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta, and John Collins finished with 23 points and 12 boards.
ATLANTA — Trae Young grabbed a deflected inbounds pass and made a last-second jumper to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 136-135 overtime win over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.Justin Anderson had 24 points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta, and John Collins finished with 23 points and 12 boards.
Watch: Tears start flowing when Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo thanks young fan for her artwork
MILWAUKEE -- It's not every day you get to meet your sports hero.
MILWAUKEE -- It's not every day you get to meet your sports hero.
NBA says Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets will play in Paris in 2020
PARIS — The NBA is going to play a regular-season game in Paris for the first time next year, with the league announcing Thursday that Charlotte and Milwaukee are headed there.The game will be on Jan. 24.
PARIS — The NBA is going to play a regular-season game in Paris for the first time next year, with the league announcing Thursday that Charlotte and Milwaukee are headed there.The game will be on Jan. 24.
Bledsoe scores 23 to lead Bucks past Rockets, 108-94
MILWAUKEE — Eric Bledsoe scored 23 points, including 16 in a decisive third quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets 108-94 on Tuesday night.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 14 rebounds for Milwaukee, which improved to an NBA-best 56-19.James Harden scored 23 and Chris Paul 19 for Houston, which lost for just the third time in 17 games.
MILWAUKEE — Eric Bledsoe scored 23 points, including 16 in a decisive third quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets 108-94 on Tuesday night.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 19 points and 14 rebounds for Milwaukee, which improved to an NBA-best 56-19.James Harden scored 23 and Chris Paul 19 for Houston, which lost for just the third time in 17 games.
'Going to be incredible:' Top 2 players in MVP race face off as Bucks take on Rockets
MILWAUKEE -- The last time the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Houston Rockets, Giannis Antetokounmpo bounced a rocket off James Harden's face.
MILWAUKEE -- The last time the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Houston Rockets, Giannis Antetokounmpo bounced a rocket off James Harden's face.
Hobbled Giannis Antetokounmpo lifts Bucks past Cavs 127-105
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo showed few signs he was bothered by an ailing right ankle, getting 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift to Milwaukee Bucks over the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-105 on Sunday, March 24.Antetokounmpo was listed as questionable after missing two of the three previous games with an ankle sprain.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo showed few signs he was bothered by an ailing right ankle, getting 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift to Milwaukee Bucks over the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-105 on Sunday, March 24.Antetokounmpo was listed as questionable after missing two of the three previous games with an ankle sprain.
Antetokounmpo scores 27, Bucks beat Heat 116-87
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points, had eight rebounds and seven assists after missing two games with a sprained right ankle and helped the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks to a 116-87 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.The Bucks (54-19) clinched their first Central Division title since 2000-2001 Thursday night when the Golden State Warriors beat the Indiana Pacers 112-89.The win came with a brief scare for the Bucks: Antetokounmpo went down in a mix of players after stealing a pass from Goran Dragic early in the second quarter.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points, had eight rebounds and seven assists after missing two games with a sprained right ankle and helped the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks to a 116-87 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.The Bucks (54-19) clinched their first Central Division title since 2000-2001 Thursday night when the Golden State Warriors beat the Indiana Pacers 112-89.The win came with a brief scare for the Bucks: Antetokounmpo went down in a mix of players after stealing a pass from Goran Dragic early in the second quarter.
With Giannis out, Sexton's 25 leads Cavs over bruised Bucks
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton has left a sluggish, sometimes painful start to his pro career, behind him.He's taking off, and he might just take the Cavaliers with him.Sexton scored 25 points and became the first NBA rookie to score at least 23 in seven straight games since 1998 as Cleveland delayed Milwaukee from clinching the Central Division on Wednesday night with a 107-102 win over the bruised Bucks, who were without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Sexton made a 3-pointer with 1:42 left and dropped a driving layup one minute later as the Cavs held on for one of their signature wins in an otherwise dismal season.Sexton's development has been one of the bright spots for the Cavs, who have undergone a coaching change and been riddled with injuries.
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton has left a sluggish, sometimes painful start to his pro career, behind him.He's taking off, and he might just take the Cavaliers with him.Sexton scored 25 points and became the first NBA rookie to score at least 23 in seven straight games since 1998 as Cleveland delayed Milwaukee from clinching the Central Division on Wednesday night with a 107-102 win over the bruised Bucks, who were without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Sexton made a 3-pointer with 1:42 left and dropped a driving layup one minute later as the Cavs held on for one of their signature wins in an otherwise dismal season.Sexton's development has been one of the bright spots for the Cavs, who have undergone a coaching change and been riddled with injuries.
Bucks' Nikola Mirotic out with left thumb injury
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic is out indefinitely an examination of his left thumb revealed a sprain and a fracture.Since being acquired by the Bucks on Feb. 7, Mirotic has played in 14 games with three starts.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic is out indefinitely an examination of his left thumb revealed a sprain and a fracture.Since being acquired by the Bucks on Feb. 7, Mirotic has played in 14 games with three starts.
Bucks beat Lakers 115-101; Antetokounmpo, James sit out
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 30 points and Brook Lopez added 28 as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-101 on Tuesday night.Milwaukee played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is nursing an injured ankle, while LeBron James sat out for Los Angeles due to a sore groin.Nikola Mirotic added 23 points for Milwaukee, which improved to an NBA-best 53-18.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a season-high 35 points for the Lakers, three off his career best.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 30 points and Brook Lopez added 28 as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-101 on Tuesday night.Milwaukee played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is nursing an injured ankle, while LeBron James sat out for Los Angeles due to a sore groin.Nikola Mirotic added 23 points for Milwaukee, which improved to an NBA-best 53-18.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a season-high 35 points for the Lakers, three off his career best.
Bucks Gaming announces full schedule for 2019 NBA 2K League season
MILWAUKEE -- Bucks Gaming will begin its second season in the NBA 2K League with two games against Blazer5 Gaming and Jazz Gaming on Friday, April 5, as part of THE TIPOFF tournament.
MILWAUKEE -- Bucks Gaming will begin its second season in the NBA 2K League with two games against Blazer5 Gaming and Jazz Gaming on Friday, April 5, as part of THE TIPOFF tournament.
Milwaukee Bucks sign guard Tim Frazier with Malcolm Brogdon out
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Tim Frazier on Tuesday as they try to shore up their backcourt with Malcolm Brogdon out indefinitely with a plantar fascia tear in his right foot.The 28-year-old Frazier played 47 games this season for the New Orleans Pelicans and averaged 5.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Tim Frazier on Tuesday as they try to shore up their backcourt with Malcolm Brogdon out indefinitely with a plantar fascia tear in his right foot.The 28-year-old Frazier played 47 games this season for the New Orleans Pelicans and averaged 5.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
Milwaukee Bucks 1st round playoff tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 20
MILWAUKEE -- Single-game Milwaukee Bucks tickets for all potential first round games of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20.Fans can purchase tickets, which are expected to sell quickly, by visiting bucks.com/playoffs.
MILWAUKEE -- Single-game Milwaukee Bucks tickets for all potential first round games of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20.Fans can purchase tickets, which are expected to sell quickly, by visiting bucks.com/playoffs.
Antetokounmpo has 52, but Embiid's 40 lead Sixers over Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo won the scoring matchup, but Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers won the game.Antetokounmpo poured in a career-high 52 points, yet Embiid had 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers over the Milwaukee Bucks 130-125 on Sunday, March 17.Antetokounmpo was 15 of 26 from the field, including 3 of 8 from 3-point range, and made 19 of 21 free throws to better his previous career best by eight points.The 7-foot, 260-pound Embiid challenged his shots and trips into the paint."He's (Embiid) a tough guy," Antetokounmpo said. "He's a great defender, strong.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo won the scoring matchup, but Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers won the game.Antetokounmpo poured in a career-high 52 points, yet Embiid had 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers over the Milwaukee Bucks 130-125 on Sunday, March 17.Antetokounmpo was 15 of 26 from the field, including 3 of 8 from 3-point range, and made 19 of 21 free throws to better his previous career best by eight points.The 7-foot, 260-pound Embiid challenged his shots and trips into the paint."He's (Embiid) a tough guy," Antetokounmpo said. "He's a great defender, strong.
Bucks, down 20 at half, run away to beat Heat 113-98
MIAMI -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit to beat the Miami Heat 113-98 on Friday night.Antetokounmpo also had 16 rebounds and nine assists for the Bucks, who became the first team in NBA history to trail by at least 20 points at the half and win by more than 11.
MIAMI -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit to beat the Miami Heat 113-98 on Friday night.Antetokounmpo also had 16 rebounds and nine assists for the Bucks, who became the first team in NBA history to trail by at least 20 points at the half and win by more than 11.
Bucks used big 3rd quarter to pull away and beat Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks used a 45-point third quarter to pull away from the New Orleans Pelicans for a 130-113 victory on Tuesday night.Khris Middleton had 23 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 18, and Eric Bledsoe and former Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic each scored 14 for the Bucks.
NEW ORLEANS — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks used a 45-point third quarter to pull away from the New Orleans Pelicans for a 130-113 victory on Tuesday night.Khris Middleton had 23 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 18, and Eric Bledsoe and former Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic each scored 14 for the Bucks.
'A fun way to learn:' GE Healthcare teams up with Bucks for NBA Math Hoops tournament
MILWAUKEE -- When the Milwaukee Bucks play, the goal is to put the best players on the floor and run plays to get the best shot possible, which hopefully leads to scoring and ultimately winning the game.
MILWAUKEE -- When the Milwaukee Bucks play, the goal is to put the best players on the floor and run plays to get the best shot possible, which hopefully leads to scoring and ultimately winning the game.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to San Antonio Spurs 121-114
SAN ANTONIO — LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and 15 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan added 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 15-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-114 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win.San Antonio has beaten the top three teams in the East at home after topping Philadelphia in December and Toronto in January.Milwaukee's lead atop the Eastern Conference was cut to two games ahead of Toronto.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 13 rebounds as Milwaukee's two-game winning streak ended.
SAN ANTONIO — LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and 15 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan added 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 15-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-114 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win.San Antonio has beaten the top three teams in the East at home after topping Philadelphia in December and Toronto in January.Milwaukee's lead atop the Eastern Conference was cut to two games ahead of Toronto.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 13 rebounds as Milwaukee's two-game winning streak ended.