Milwaukee Bucks use huge second half to rout Chicago Bulls 123-104
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was seething over what he perceived as a lackadaisical effort in the first half Friday night and unloaded on his team at halftime.Message delivered.Eric Bledsoe scored 25 points, Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo each added 23 points and the Bucks erased a 22-point deficit and beat the Chicago Bulls 123-104.It was the Bucks' largest comeback win of the season and they tied the second-largest halftime deficit overcome in franchise history.Antetokounmpo described his coach's demeanor behind closed doors."He was mad," Antetokounmpo said. "He was really upset.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was seething over what he perceived as a lackadaisical effort in the first half Friday night and unloaded on his team at halftime.Message delivered.Eric Bledsoe scored 25 points, Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo each added 23 points and the Bucks erased a 22-point deficit and beat the Chicago Bulls 123-104.It was the Bucks' largest comeback win of the season and they tied the second-largest halftime deficit overcome in franchise history.Antetokounmpo described his coach's demeanor behind closed doors."He was mad," Antetokounmpo said. "He was really upset.
1st loss at Fiserv Forum: Grizzlies hold off Bucks late for 116-113 win;
MILWAUKEE — Marc Gasol scored 29 points, Mike Conley added 26 and the Memphis Grizzlies used a late 15-2 run to beat Milwaukee 116-113 on Wednesday night, handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season.After losing a 15-point lead in the third quarter, Memphis surged ahead again late and held on with key baskets from Conley.
MILWAUKEE — Marc Gasol scored 29 points, Mike Conley added 26 and the Memphis Grizzlies used a late 15-2 run to beat Milwaukee 116-113 on Wednesday night, handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season.After losing a 15-point lead in the third quarter, Memphis surged ahead again late and held on with key baskets from Conley.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Forbes '30 Under 30' list
MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a list of the top NBA players in the league, but he also made another list: the Forbes top 30 Under 30.The 23-year-old Greek Freak's earnings are up 500 percent this season, much of that due to a $100 million deal with the Bucks and a Nike contract extension that will pay an estimated $9 million the first year.Congrats, Giannis!Also under the 'Sports' category for Forbes 30 Under 30 list, is Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin, New York Jets OT Kelvin Beachum, freestyle skier for Team USA David Wise, and LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson -- among others.
MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a list of the top NBA players in the league, but he also made another list: the Forbes top 30 Under 30.The 23-year-old Greek Freak's earnings are up 500 percent this season, much of that due to a $100 million deal with the Bucks and a Nike contract extension that will pay an estimated $9 million the first year.Congrats, Giannis!Also under the 'Sports' category for Forbes 30 Under 30 list, is Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin, New York Jets OT Kelvin Beachum, freestyle skier for Team USA David Wise, and LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson -- among others.
Bucks fall 128-126 to Clippers in OT
LOS ANGELES — Lou Williams hit a jumper with .3 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 128-126 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.Montrezl Harrell intercepted Giannis Antetokounmpo's inbounds pass as time expired, sending the Bucks to just their third loss in 12 games.Harrell led the Clippers with 26 points off the bench.
LOS ANGELES — Lou Williams hit a jumper with .3 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 128-126 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.Montrezl Harrell intercepted Giannis Antetokounmpo's inbounds pass as time expired, sending the Bucks to just their third loss in 12 games.Harrell led the Clippers with 26 points off the bench.
Milwaukee Bucks honor victims of Thousand Oaks shooting
LOS ANGELES -- The Milwaukee bucks paid tribute to the 12 victims of the Thousand Oaks, California shooting ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Nov. 10.A moment of silence was held for the 12 people who lost their lives when a gunman stormed a Southern California bar and opened fire earlier this week.
LOS ANGELES -- The Milwaukee bucks paid tribute to the 12 victims of the Thousand Oaks, California shooting ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Nov. 10.A moment of silence was held for the 12 people who lost their lives when a gunman stormed a Southern California bar and opened fire earlier this week.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a triple-double as Bucks rout Kings
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second triple-double this season with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks rout the Sacramento Kings 144-109 on Sunday.The Bucks improved to 8-1 — the best nine-game start in franchise history.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second triple-double this season with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks rout the Sacramento Kings 144-109 on Sunday.The Bucks improved to 8-1 — the best nine-game start in franchise history.
Milwaukee Bucks recall Sterling Brown from Wisconsin Herd
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have recalled Sterling Brown from the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have recalled Sterling Brown from the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.
Milwaukee Bucks assign Sterling Brown to Wisconsin Herd
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Saturday, Nov. 3 Sterling Brown has been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.According to the Bucks, in five games, Brown is averaging 0.8 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Saturday, Nov. 3 Sterling Brown has been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.According to the Bucks, in five games, Brown is averaging 0.8 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.
Bucks fall to Celtics 117-113
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, making six of Boston's franchise record 24 3-pointers, as the Celtics knocked off the last unbeaten team in the NBA with a 117-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.Gordon Hayward added a season-high 18 points, Al Horford also scored 18 and Marcus Morris had 17 points for the Celtics, who held off the Bucks in the final minute and put an end to Milwaukee's unbeaten start.Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup after missing one game while in the NBA's concussion protocol and led Milwaukee with 33 points and 11 rebounds.Down 15 entering the fourth quarter, the Bucks opened the final period on a 12-0 run and were within a point in the final minute, but the Celtics held on for their fourth straight win.Khris Middleton and Malcom Brogdon scored 16 apiece and Eric Bledsoe had 13 points and seven assists for the Bucks.The Celtics, whose previous record for 3-pointers was 19, came one short of tying the NBA record of 25, set by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a win over the Atlanta Hawks on March 4.Boston didn't score in the fourth until Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer with 9:13 left in the game.
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, making six of Boston's franchise record 24 3-pointers, as the Celtics knocked off the last unbeaten team in the NBA with a 117-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.Gordon Hayward added a season-high 18 points, Al Horford also scored 18 and Marcus Morris had 17 points for the Celtics, who held off the Bucks in the final minute and put an end to Milwaukee's unbeaten start.Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup after missing one game while in the NBA's concussion protocol and led Milwaukee with 33 points and 11 rebounds.Down 15 entering the fourth quarter, the Bucks opened the final period on a 12-0 run and were within a point in the final minute, but the Celtics held on for their fourth straight win.Khris Middleton and Malcom Brogdon scored 16 apiece and Eric Bledsoe had 13 points and seven assists for the Bucks.The Celtics, whose previous record for 3-pointers was 19, came one short of tying the NBA record of 25, set by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a win over the Atlanta Hawks on March 4.Boston didn't score in the fourth until Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer with 9:13 left in the game.
With Giannis sidelined, Bucks top Raptors, become last undefeated team in NBA
MILWAUKEE — With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined because of injury, Ersan Ilyasova scored a season-high 19 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 124-109 on Monday night in a showdown of the NBA's last two undefeated teams.Milwaukee improved to 7-0 in a marquee matchup that lost some luster with Antetokounmpo in concussion protocol and Raptors star Kawhi Leonard sitting out to rest.The Bucks' start to the season matches the 1971-72 club for best in franchise history.
MILWAUKEE — With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined because of injury, Ersan Ilyasova scored a season-high 19 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 124-109 on Monday night in a showdown of the NBA's last two undefeated teams.Milwaukee improved to 7-0 in a marquee matchup that lost some luster with Antetokounmpo in concussion protocol and Raptors star Kawhi Leonard sitting out to rest.The Bucks' start to the season matches the 1971-72 club for best in franchise history.
Giannis named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 22-28.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 22-28.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 21 as Bucks rout Magic 113-91
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and Khris Middleton had 18 as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 113-91 on Saturday night.The Bucks have won six consecutive games to start the season, one shy of the record set by the 1971-72 team.Coming off a 125-95 blowout of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on Friday night in which they made 19 3-pointers on 46 attempts, both season highs, Milwaukee connected on just 10-of-30 shots from long range against the Magic.Antetokounmpo added seven rebounds in a season-low 19 minutes, a night after playing just 23 minutes.Nikola Vucevic had 16 points and nine rebounds for Orlando.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and Khris Middleton had 18 as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 113-91 on Saturday night.The Bucks have won six consecutive games to start the season, one shy of the record set by the 1971-72 team.Coming off a 125-95 blowout of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on Friday night in which they made 19 3-pointers on 46 attempts, both season highs, Milwaukee connected on just 10-of-30 shots from long range against the Magic.Antetokounmpo added seven rebounds in a season-low 19 minutes, a night after playing just 23 minutes.Nikola Vucevic had 16 points and nine rebounds for Orlando.
'Bucks Family Night' returns for 2018-2019 season
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Friday, Oct. 26 the Bucks Family Nights, presented by Klement’s and Coca-Cola, are back for the 2018-19 season.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Friday, Oct. 26 the Bucks Family Nights, presented by Klement’s and Coca-Cola, are back for the 2018-19 season.
Middleton leads balanced effort as Bucks beat Wolves 125-95
MINNEAPOLIS -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 15 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-95 on Friday night.Khris Middleton scored 16 points and hit four 3-pointers for Milwaukee, which is 5-0 for the second time in franchise history.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 15 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-95 on Friday night.Khris Middleton scored 16 points and hit four 3-pointers for Milwaukee, which is 5-0 for the second time in franchise history.
Giannis, Middleton hit late 3s, Bucks hold off Knicks
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 15 assists, Khris Middleton sank a pair of late 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks survived a furious second-half rally by New York to hold off the Knicks 124-113 on Monday night.Middleton was efficient in scoring 30 points, going 7 of 8 from 3-point range.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 15 assists, Khris Middleton sank a pair of late 3-pointers and the Milwaukee Bucks survived a furious second-half rally by New York to hold off the Knicks 124-113 on Monday night.Middleton was efficient in scoring 30 points, going 7 of 8 from 3-point range.
Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks beat Pacers 118-101
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 15 rebounds and Khris Middleton added 25 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on Friday night.Victor Oladipo led Indiana with 25 points, and Doug McDermott added 14.The Bucks led 62-53 at the half and extended it to 93-76 entering the third quarter.Milwaukee, which ranked 25th in the NBA last season with 24.7 3-point attempts per game, continued to fire away under new coach Mike Budenholzer.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 15 rebounds and Khris Middleton added 25 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on Friday night.Victor Oladipo led Indiana with 25 points, and Doug McDermott added 14.The Bucks led 62-53 at the half and extended it to 93-76 entering the third quarter.Milwaukee, which ranked 25th in the NBA last season with 24.7 3-point attempts per game, continued to fire away under new coach Mike Budenholzer.
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Watch: EarthCam time-lapse video shows Fiserv Forum construction
MILWAUKEE -- With the construction complete on Fiserv Forum, EarthCam has released a time-lapse video of the project.The Milwaukee Bucks regular season opener will be held at Fiserv Forum Friday night, Oct. 18.From June 2016 to October 2018, check out EarthCam's time-lapse of Fiserv Forum:
MILWAUKEE -- With the construction complete on Fiserv Forum, EarthCam has released a time-lapse video of the project.The Milwaukee Bucks regular season opener will be held at Fiserv Forum Friday night, Oct. 18.From June 2016 to October 2018, check out EarthCam's time-lapse of Fiserv Forum: