Milwaukee Bucks-themed Hop streetcar makes debut ahead of playoff run

Milwaukee Bucks-themed Hop streetcar makes debut ahead of playoff run

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks playoff-themed Hop streetcar arrived in the Third Ward carrying Bango and the Bucks Entertainment Network Friday, April 12.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry welcomed them at the platform on the southeast corner of St.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks playoff-themed Hop streetcar arrived in the Third Ward carrying Bango and the Bucks Entertainment Network Friday, April 12.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry welcomed them at the platform on the southeast corner of St.

'We will have a chance:' 1-on-1 with Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst

'We will have a chance:' 1-on-1 with Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 14.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 14.

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month -- again

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month -- again

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March/April, the NBA announced Thursday, April 11.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March/April, the NBA announced Thursday, April 11.

Green, cream and blue: Milwaukee Bucks-themed Hop streetcar to hit the streets Friday

Green, cream and blue: Milwaukee Bucks-themed Hop streetcar to hit the streets Friday

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukeeans will get a first look at a Milwaukee Bucks playoff-themed Hop streetcar Friday, April 12 around noon as it arrives in the Third Ward carrying Bango and the Bucks Entertainment Network.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry will welcome them at the platform on the southeast corner of St.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukeeans will get a first look at a Milwaukee Bucks playoff-themed Hop streetcar Friday, April 12 around noon as it arrives in the Third Ward carrying Bango and the Bucks Entertainment Network.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry will welcome them at the platform on the southeast corner of St.

'Fear the Deer:' MCTS showing support for Milwaukee Bucks on all 400 buses

'Fear the Deer:' MCTS showing support for Milwaukee Bucks on all 400 buses

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is showing its support for the Milwaukee Bucks as they tip-off the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.According to a press release, beginning Friday, April 12, and lasting the entire playoff run, digital screens on all 400 buses in the MCTS fleet will display the special messages, “Fear the Deer!” and “Go Bucks!”“MCTS provides service all across Milwaukee County, meaning hundreds of thousands of people per day will see these rolling billboards cheering on our amazing hometown team,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm.Fans heading downtown to see the Bucks in action, or planning to stop by watch parties and special festivities, can count on MCTS for convenient, safe and affordable transportation.Routes 19, 33 and 80 all make stops near Fiserv Forum and the neighboring plaza.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is showing its support for the Milwaukee Bucks as they tip-off the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.According to a press release, beginning Friday, April 12, and lasting the entire playoff run, digital screens on all 400 buses in the MCTS fleet will display the special messages, “Fear the Deer!” and “Go Bucks!”“MCTS provides service all across Milwaukee County, meaning hundreds of thousands of people per day will see these rolling billboards cheering on our amazing hometown team,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm.Fans heading downtown to see the Bucks in action, or planning to stop by watch parties and special festivities, can count on MCTS for convenient, safe and affordable transportation.Routes 19, 33 and 80 all make stops near Fiserv Forum and the neighboring plaza.

Milwaukee Bucks fall to OKC Thunder 127-116 in regular season finale

Milwaukee Bucks fall to OKC Thunder 127-116 in regular season finale

MILWAUKEE — Russell Westbrook got his 34th triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks' backups 127-116 Wednesday night to lock up the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs.Oklahoma City played without injured Paul George, but Westbrook, Jerami Grant and Dennis Schroder led a hot-shooting effort from 3-point range.Westbrook had 15 points, 17 assists and 11 rebounds.

MILWAUKEE — Russell Westbrook got his 34th triple-double of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks' backups 127-116 Wednesday night to lock up the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs.Oklahoma City played without injured Paul George, but Westbrook, Jerami Grant and Dennis Schroder led a hot-shooting effort from 3-point range.Westbrook had 15 points, 17 assists and 11 rebounds.

Bucks fans take note: Slick giveaways, excitement ready for the NBA Playoffs

Bucks fans take note: Slick giveaways, excitement ready for the NBA Playoffs

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are headed to the NBA Playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference - and the team is encouraging fans everywhere to be a part of the excitement.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are headed to the NBA Playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference - and the team is encouraging fans everywhere to be a part of the excitement.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to 60th win, 115-107 over Atlanta Hawks

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to 60th win, 115-107 over Atlanta Hawks

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and Khris Middleton added 21 to send Milwaukee to a methodical 115-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, giving the Bucks 60 wins in a season for the first time since 1981.The Bucks, who have clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference, led from the outset as the Hawks rested leading scorers John Collins and Trae Young.Milwaukee led 85-72 entering the final period, but Atlanta pulled to 101-98 on a drive by DeAndre' Bembry with 3:28 left.Middleton countered with consecutive 3-pointers and Antetokounmpo connected from beyond the arc to put Milwaukee up 110-98.Alex Len had a career-high 33 points for Atlanta, including six 3-pointers.None of the Bucks' starters played more than 27 minutes and 11 of 12 available players each logged at least 19 minutes.Milwaukee led 28-21 after one quarter and pushed it to 46-30 before the Hawks trimmed it to 54-45 at halftime.Vince Carter hit two free throws to cap a 10-point run that pulled Atlanta to 78-71, but the Bucks pushed the lead to 85-72 entering the fourth.Milwaukee, which lost in the first round of the playoffs each of the last two seasons, has not advanced past the opening round since making the Eastern Conference finals in 2001.The 1980-81 Bucks team that finished 60-22 under coach Don Nelson included Sidney Moncrief, Marques Johnson, Junior Bridgeman and Bob Lanier.Tip-insHawks: Young (19.1 points per game), who had started all 80 games, and John Collins (19.5 ppg) did not play due to load management. "We figured today would be a good day to sit them and finish the season on a high note at home," coach Lloyd Pierce said. "That's really important for us as a team and with what we've been through this year."Bucks: Antetokounmpo, who did not play in Saturday's 133-128 loss to the Nets because of left calf soreness, was questionable for this one.

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and Khris Middleton added 21 to send Milwaukee to a methodical 115-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, giving the Bucks 60 wins in a season for the first time since 1981.The Bucks, who have clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference, led from the outset as the Hawks rested leading scorers John Collins and Trae Young.Milwaukee led 85-72 entering the final period, but Atlanta pulled to 101-98 on a drive by DeAndre' Bembry with 3:28 left.Middleton countered with consecutive 3-pointers and Antetokounmpo connected from beyond the arc to put Milwaukee up 110-98.Alex Len had a career-high 33 points for Atlanta, including six 3-pointers.None of the Bucks' starters played more than 27 minutes and 11 of 12 available players each logged at least 19 minutes.Milwaukee led 28-21 after one quarter and pushed it to 46-30 before the Hawks trimmed it to 54-45 at halftime.Vince Carter hit two free throws to cap a 10-point run that pulled Atlanta to 78-71, but the Bucks pushed the lead to 85-72 entering the fourth.Milwaukee, which lost in the first round of the playoffs each of the last two seasons, has not advanced past the opening round since making the Eastern Conference finals in 2001.The 1980-81 Bucks team that finished 60-22 under coach Don Nelson included Sidney Moncrief, Marques Johnson, Junior Bridgeman and Bob Lanier.Tip-insHawks: Young (19.1 points per game), who had started all 80 games, and John Collins (19.5 ppg) did not play due to load management. "We figured today would be a good day to sit them and finish the season on a high note at home," coach Lloyd Pierce said. "That's really important for us as a team and with what we've been through this year."Bucks: Antetokounmpo, who did not play in Saturday's 133-128 loss to the Nets because of left calf soreness, was questionable for this one.

Milwaukee Bucks fall 133-128 to Brooklyn Nets

Milwaukee Bucks fall 133-128 to Brooklyn Nets

MILWAUKEE -- D'Angelo Russell had 25 points and 10 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 133-128 on Saturday to improve their positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Brooklyn (40-40) made 19 3-pointers and placed eight players in double figures.

MILWAUKEE -- D'Angelo Russell had 25 points and 10 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 133-128 on Saturday to improve their positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race.Brooklyn (40-40) made 19 3-pointers and placed eight players in double figures.

Antetokounmpo to miss Nets game with calf injury

Antetokounmpo to miss Nets game with calf injury

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets because of an injured left calf.The Bucks have clinched the best record in the NBA and the top seeding in the Eastern Conference.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets because of an injured left calf.The Bucks have clinched the best record in the NBA and the top seeding in the Eastern Conference.

Bucks clinch top seed in the East with win over 76ers

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

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

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.