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.
Watch: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shows airline safety tips in new Aegean Airlines video
MILWAUKEE -- From NBA star to airline safety check star.
MILWAUKEE -- From NBA star to airline safety check star.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 — 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 forward Khris Middleton selected as reserve for NBA All-Star game
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has been selected as a reserve for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has been selected as a reserve for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.
'I call it home:' Bucks star Marques Johnson to be honored with jersey retirement
MILWAUKEE -- His voice is familiar, giving the analysis of many of the Milwaukee Bucks’ games on television.
MILWAUKEE -- His voice is familiar, giving the analysis of many of the Milwaukee Bucks’ games on television.
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.
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.