Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks outlast Bulls 112-99

CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and had 17 rebounds, Eric Bledsoe added 19 points and the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the pesky Chicago Bulls 112-99 on Monday night.Malcolm Brogdon added 17 points and Khris Middleton had 16 to help league-leading Milwaukee win for the seventh time in eight games and improve to 13-2 over its last 15.Antetokounmpo recorded his 39th double-double of the season in his return after sitting out his fourth game of the season Saturday, against Orlando in Milwaukee, due to right knee soreness The Bucks had their lowest scoring output of the season in that one as their six-game winning streak ended in a 103-83 loss to the Magic.Zach LaVine finished with 27 points after scoring 17 in the first half, and Lauri Markkanen had 20 points and 17 rebounds to help Chicago stay close until the end.

Playing without Antetokounmpo, Bucks lose to Magic 103-83

MILWAUKEE -- Jonathan Isaac scored 17 points and Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross each added 15 as the Orlando Magic cruised past Milwaukee 103-83 on Saturday night and snapped the Bucks' six-game winning streak.The Bucks played without All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out with right knee soreness after scoring 29 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in Milwaukee's win over Dallas on Friday night.Aaron Gordon chipped in with 14 points as Orlando prevented Milwaukee form sweeping the three-game season series.The Bucks, who have the league's best record at 41-14, lost for just the second time in 14 games.The Magic led by as many as 25 in the fourth quarter and held the Bucks to their lowest scoring output of the season.

Antetokounmpo, Bucks win 6th straight, 122-107 over Mavs

DALLAS -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to their sixth straight victory, beating the retooling Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Friday night.Antetokounmpo was 13 of 19 from the field and got the upper hand again in his second meeting with fellow Euro star Luka Doncic, the Dallas rookie sensation who scored 20 points.

Bucks get F Nikola Mirotic from Pelicans for 2 players

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Thursday, Feb. 7 they've traded Jason Smith and Stanley Johnson to the New Orleans Pelicans for forward Nikola Mirotic.

Bucks announce opening of MECCA Sports Bar and Grill near Fiserv Forum

MILWAUKEE -- Get ready sports fans, the Milwaukee Bucks announced Thursday, Feb. 7 the MECCA Sports Bar and Grill is coming to Fiserv Forum's Entertainment Block.Devoted to all things sports, according to a news release from the Bucks, The MECCA Sports Bar and Grill will recreate an in-game experience featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment built around a 36-foot, high-definition screen.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe pace Bucks past Wizards 148-129

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points, Eric Bledsoe had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 148-129 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.The Bucks shot 60 percent (56 for 93) from the field and placed six players in double figures while becoming the first NBA team with 40 victories.

Milwaukee Bucks trade center Thon Maker to Detroit Pistons

MILWAUKEE -- A person familiar with the situation says the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade center Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons for forward Stanley Johnson.The person spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been publicly announced.

Giannis, Bucks beat cold-shooting Nets 113-94

NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the cold-shooting Brooklyn Nets 113-94 on Monday night.The injury-depleted Nets missed 19 of their first 20 3-point attempts, making it another easy night for the team with the NBA's best record.

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Wizards, 131-115

WASHINGTON -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, making all of his season-high 17 free throws in a perfect night at the line for Milwaukee, and had 10 rebounds to help the NBA-leading Bucks rout the Washington Wizards 131-115 on Saturday night.Two games ahead of Toronto for the Eastern Conference lead, the Bucks have won three straight, nine of 10 and 20 of 24.Brook Lopez added 21 points, and Khris Middleton had 20.

Bucks' Mike Budenholzer named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has been named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January.Budenholzer led the Bucks to an Eastern Conference-best 12-3 (.800) record in January, while staying atop the league standings entering February at 37-13.

Antetokounmpo scores 19, Bucks beat Raptors 105-92

TORONTO -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 points, Khris Middleton had 18 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Raptors 105-92 on Thursday night, ending Toronto's season-best home winning streak at 10 games.D.J. Wilson scored a career-high 16 points and Eric Bledsoe had 14 as Milwaukee (37-13) clinched the season series with their third victory in four meetings with Toronto this season.

Bucks beat Pistons 115-105 and improve to 13-0 after a loss

DETROIT  — The Milwaukee Bucks have been unbeatable after a loss.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 115-105 on Tuesday night, keeping the distinction of being the league's only team without two straight setbacks."I love that about this team," said Antetokounmpo, who added three steals and two blocks. "Every game we don't play well, the next game we try from the first minute to set the tone."Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer said the feat speaks to the character and the competitiveness of the team."Really good teams historically, they usually bounce back after a loss," Budenholzer said. "And, so far this team has been able to do that."The NBA-leading Bucks improved to 13-0 after losing a game."We learn from our mistakes," said Bucks reserve Pat Connaughton, who matched a season high with 16 points. "The unfortunate thing in sports is you tend to learn a lot more from losing than you do winning."Milwaukee's Brook Lopez scored 12 of his 14 points in the first quarter when Antetokounmpo was limited to three points because he was on the bench for about half the quarter with two fouls.Eric Bledsoe had 20 points and seven assists, Khris Middleton scored 15 points and Tony Snell added 11 points for the Bucks, who have won seven of eight games.Detroit's Reggie Jackson matched a season high with 25 points and Andre Drummond had 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks fall to Oklahoma City Thunder 118-112

OKLAHOMA CITY — Paul George had 36 points and 13 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.Russell Westbrook had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his 16th triple-double of the season and No. 120 for his career.

NBA-leading Bucks rally to beat Hornets 108-99

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 14 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat Charlotte 108-99 on Friday night, outscoring the Hornets 32-12 in the fourth quarter.Malcolm Brogdon added 19 points, Eric Bledsoe had 18, and Khris Middleton 15 to help the Bucks improve to 35-12 with their sixth straight victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo named starter, team captain for NBA All-Star game

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has been selected a starter and team captain for the NBA All-Star game in 2019!

Antetokounmpo has 31 points as Bucks beat Mavericks 116-106

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 15 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-106 on Monday.Eric Bledsoe had 21 points and Malcolm Brogdon 19 for the Bucks, who have won five straight and 12 of their last 14 to improve to 34-12 overall.Luka Doncic had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Dallas, which has lost four in a row.

Bledsoe scores 30 points, Bucks hold off Magic 118-108

ORLANDO, Fla. — Eric Bledsoe scored 30 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks won their fourth straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 118-108 on Saturday night.Malcolm Brogdon added 18 points, and Khris Middleton had 15.