Antetokounmpo powers Bucks past Hornets for 50th win
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered for Milwaukee once again, and Brook Lopez got going inside.It was too much for Charlotte to overcome.Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, and the Bucks beat the Hornets 131-114 on Saturday night for their NBA-best 50th victory.Lopez added 25 points and eight rebounds as Milwaukee used a second-half surge to knock out Charlotte.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered for Milwaukee once again, and Brook Lopez got going inside.It was too much for Charlotte to overcome.Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, and the Bucks beat the Hornets 131-114 on Saturday night for their NBA-best 50th victory.Lopez added 25 points and eight rebounds as Milwaukee used a second-half surge to knock out Charlotte.
Watch: Bucks player Sterling Brown names all 50 states in just 30 seconds
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown took the crowd to school on Thursday night, March 7.Brown showed off some serious geography skills by naming all 50 states in just 30 seconds.The impressive moment was shared in a video on the Bucks' Twitter.The best part?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown took the crowd to school on Thursday night, March 7.Brown showed off some serious geography skills by naming all 50 states in just 30 seconds.The impressive moment was shared in a video on the Bucks' Twitter.The best part?
Antetokounmpo, Middleton pace Bucks past Pacers 117-98
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and Khris Middleton added 27 to help the Milwaukee Bucks bounce back from their first consecutive losses of the season with a 117-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.Milwaukee, which improved to an NBA-best 49-16, was coming off back-to-back losses to Utah and Phoenix after opening a five-game road trip with three victories.The Bucks gained control with a 12-0 spurt early in the fourth quarter.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and Khris Middleton added 27 to help the Milwaukee Bucks bounce back from their first consecutive losses of the season with a 117-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.Milwaukee, which improved to an NBA-best 49-16, was coming off back-to-back losses to Utah and Phoenix after opening a five-game road trip with three victories.The Bucks gained control with a 12-0 spurt early in the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks sign 6-time All-Star Pau Gasol
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed center Pau Gasol to a contract.According to a news release from Bucks officials, Gasol, who is in his 18th season in the NBA, is a six-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection and two-time NBA champion.He’s appeared in 1,223 games (1,150 starts) throughout his career with Memphis, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago and San Antonio and holds career averages of 17.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.The 7-footer from Spain is shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from three over the course of his career, and is one of only two active players, and one of 18 players in NBA history, to have 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds in his career.Originally selected with the third overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, Gasol spent the last three seasons of his career with the Spurs where he averaged 10.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 47.8 percent overall and 44.4 percent from three.Prior to joining the Spurs, he was a two-time All-Star with the Bulls in both 2015 and 2016, made three consecutive All-Star appearances with the Lakers from 2009-11, and played in the 2006 All-Star Game as a member of the Grizzlies, where he spent the first 476 games of his career and won Rookie of the Year in 2002.Throughout his career, Gasol has played in 136 playoff games (122 starts) in 12 seasons and won back-to-back NBA titles with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed center Pau Gasol to a contract.According to a news release from Bucks officials, Gasol, who is in his 18th season in the NBA, is a six-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection and two-time NBA champion.He’s appeared in 1,223 games (1,150 starts) throughout his career with Memphis, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago and San Antonio and holds career averages of 17.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.The 7-footer from Spain is shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from three over the course of his career, and is one of only two active players, and one of 18 players in NBA history, to have 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds in his career.Originally selected with the third overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, Gasol spent the last three seasons of his career with the Spurs where he averaged 10.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 47.8 percent overall and 44.4 percent from three.Prior to joining the Spurs, he was a two-time All-Star with the Bulls in both 2015 and 2016, made three consecutive All-Star appearances with the Lakers from 2009-11, and played in the 2006 All-Star Game as a member of the Grizzlies, where he spent the first 476 games of his career and won Rookie of the Year in 2002.Throughout his career, Gasol has played in 136 playoff games (122 starts) in 12 seasons and won back-to-back NBA titles with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010.
Mitchell scores career-high 46 to lead Jazz past Bucks
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Donovan Mitchell plays best when he feels free and just lets his instincts take over.Down 17 in the 4th quarter to the NBA's best team Saturday night, Mitchell turned to his Jazz teammates and said: "We've got nothing to lose now.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Donovan Mitchell plays best when he feels free and just lets his instincts take over.Down 17 in the 4th quarter to the NBA's best team Saturday night, Mitchell turned to his Jazz teammates and said: "We've got nothing to lose now.
Bucks outlast Lakers 131-120 for 8th straight win
LOS ANGELES -- Eric Bledsoe began the day with a contract extension.
LOS ANGELES -- Eric Bledsoe began the day with a contract extension.
'Be a voice for the voiceless:' Bucks team up with Kings to talk police-community race relations
SACRAMENTO -- Teaming up with the competition, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to improve police-community relations.
SACRAMENTO -- Teaming up with the competition, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to improve police-community relations.
ESPN report: Milwaukee Bucks G Eric Bledsoe agrees to 4-year, $70M extension
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe agreeing to a four-year, $70 million extension with the team.
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe agreeing to a four-year, $70 million extension with the team.
ESPN report: C Pau Gasol to join the Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports center Pau Gasol has agreed on a Spurs buyout and will be joining the Milwaukee Bucks.
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports center Pau Gasol has agreed on a Spurs buyout and will be joining the Milwaukee Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the NBA announced Friday, March 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the NBA announced Friday, March 1.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Bucks beat Bulls 117-106
CHICAGO — Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon each scored 22 points, and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 117-106 Monday night without All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo.While the Greek Freak sat out with a sore right knee, the Bucks overcame a sluggish start to pick up their 17th win in 19 games.The Bucks used a huge second quarter to grab a nine-point lead after falling behind by 14.
CHICAGO — Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon each scored 22 points, and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 117-106 Monday night without All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo.While the Greek Freak sat out with a sore right knee, the Bucks overcame a sluggish start to pick up their 17th win in 19 games.The Bucks used a huge second quarter to grab a nine-point lead after falling behind by 14.
Ja Rule says he 'rocked' Fiserv Forum amid criticism over halftime performance
MILWAUKEE — Rapper Ja Rule is taking heat on social media after problems with his halftime show during Saturday's Timberwolves-Bucks game.Videos posted online show Ja Rule had sound problems at the beginning of his performance.
MILWAUKEE — Rapper Ja Rule is taking heat on social media after problems with his halftime show during Saturday's Timberwolves-Bucks game.Videos posted online show Ja Rule had sound problems at the beginning of his performance.
Middleton, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past T-Wolves 140-128
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 28 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks pulled away for a 140-128 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.The Bucks (45-14) have won 10 of 11 and 16 of 18 to move a season-high 31 games over .500.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 28 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks pulled away for a 140-128 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.The Bucks (45-14) have won 10 of 11 and 16 of 18 to move a season-high 31 games over .500.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks 'Make-A-Wish' come true for 12-year-old fan
MILWAUKEE -- A dream come true!
MILWAUKEE -- A dream come true!
Antetokounmpo scores 30 points, Bucks beat Celtics 98-97
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks held off the Boston Celtics 98-97 on Thursday night.On the second-to-last position, Marcus Smart forced a jump ball with Antetokounmpo.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks held off the Boston Celtics 98-97 on Thursday night.On the second-to-last position, Marcus Smart forced a jump ball with Antetokounmpo.
Johnson Controls unveils Open Globe sculpture outside Fiserv Forum: 'Fantastic partnership'
MILWAUKEE -- The first-ever Johnson Controls Open Globe Sculpture was unveiled on Thursday, Feb. 21 outside Fiserv Forum’s Johnson Controls entrance on the northwest side of the arena.The nine-foot-high by nine-foot-wide sculpture adorned with the Johnson Controls logo will be illuminated green after Bucks wins at Fiserv Forum.A news release says the globe is made of four stainless steel hemispheres to become a 3D version of the Johnson Controls logo.
MILWAUKEE -- The first-ever Johnson Controls Open Globe Sculpture was unveiled on Thursday, Feb. 21 outside Fiserv Forum’s Johnson Controls entrance on the northwest side of the arena.The nine-foot-high by nine-foot-wide sculpture adorned with the Johnson Controls logo will be illuminated green after Bucks wins at Fiserv Forum.A news release says the globe is made of four stainless steel hemispheres to become a 3D version of the Johnson Controls logo.
Fiserv Forum workers deliver high-5s in mission 'to become the friendliest arena in the world'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University Golden Eagles picked up a lot of victories at Fiserv Forum this winter, and the new arena's staff picked up a lot of fans thanks, in part, to the way those fans walk out the door.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University Golden Eagles picked up a lot of victories at Fiserv Forum this winter, and the new arena's staff picked up a lot of fans thanks, in part, to the way those fans walk out the door.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels Bucks late rally to charge past Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Giannis Antetokounmpo started fast and finished strong, picking up a triple-double to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally late for a 106-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.The three-time All-Star had 33 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the Bucks back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit.
INDIANAPOLIS — Giannis Antetokounmpo started fast and finished strong, picking up a triple-double to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally late for a 106-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.The three-time All-Star had 33 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the Bucks back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit.
Bucks vs. Wizards a homecoming for former Badgers forward Sam Dekker: 'It's good to be home'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks matchup with the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Feb. 6 was a homecoming for Sam Dekker.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks matchup with the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Feb. 6 was a homecoming for Sam Dekker.