"Real important:" Eric Bledsoe visits Messmer Catholic Schools as part of Bucks' mentorship program
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are a team on the rise.
Giannis, Bucks wear down lowly Magic in 110-103 win
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, Khris Middleton added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks turned up their defensive intensity after a porous first quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 110-103 on Wednesday night.John Henson picked up his fifth double-double of the year with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, who handed the Magic their sixth straight loss and 15th in their last 16.Antetokounmpo was a matchup problem all night around the rim because of his length and athleticism.
Popcorn prank! Giannis Antetokounmpo pulls a fast one on rookie Sterling Brown
MILWAUKEE -- He's one of the NBA's superstars -- and apparently he knows how to pull off a prank!Giannis Antetokounmpo found a way to get back at a rookie for not placing a towel on his seat.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Indiana Pacers 109-96
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan challenged his team to play more aggressive defense.On Monday night, the Pacers showed just how good they could be.Indiana seized control early by forcing 13 turnovers in the first 17 minutes, built a 29-point lead and never allowed the Milwaukee Bucks to make a serious run over the final 42 minutes of a 109-96 victory."I thought we came out defensively and challenged every catch," McMillan said. "We had better pressure defensively."Last week, the Pacers couldn't do much right in a 21-point loss at Milwaukee.This time, they played with passion and intensity and it changed everything.Indiana dominated most of the game, forcing continual miscues and bad shots while the offense took advantage by making 18 of its first 25 attempts.Milwaukee never recovered from the early flurry.Domantas Sabonis finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Pacers.
Bucks request waivers on DeAndre Liggins, sign Joel Bolomboy to NBA deal, give Xavier Munford 2-way contract
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on guard DeAndre Liggins, converted forward Joel Bolomboy to a standard NBA contract and signed guard Xavier Munford to a two-way contract.The Bucks said Sunday they also recalled D.J. Wilson from their G League team, the Wisconsin Herd.Liggins appeared in 31 games for the Bucks this season, averaging 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds while shooting 33.8 percent from the field.
Giannis, Bledsoe help Bucks rally past Wizards, 110-103
WASHINGTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Eric Bledsoe added 21 points and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Saturday night.Antetokounmpo also had seven assists to help Milwaukee win for the fourth time in six games and snap Washington's four-game winning streak.Khris Middleton had 20 points, and John Henson added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks sell 300 full season ticket memberships on 1st day
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks officials say they sold more than 300 new full season ticket memberships on the first day the packages were offered to the public.The full membership allows fans to ensure their seat location when the new Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center opens for the 2018-19 season.
Bucks fall 129-110 to Raptors
MILWAUKEE — Jonas Valanciunas scored all of his 20 points in the decisive third quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks for the second time this week, 129-110 on Friday night.
On sale now: Season ticket sales open for Milwaukee Bucks games in new arena
MILWAUKEE -- Want to be among the first to see a Milwaukee Bucks game in the new arena?
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets double-double in Bucks' 122-101 win over Pacers
MILWAUKEE— Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Khris Middleton added 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away for a 122-101 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.Antetokounmpo had his way around the rim with his usual array of dunks and layups, shooting 12 of 18.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Toronto Raptors 131-127 in OT
TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan scored a franchise-record 52 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 131-127 in overtime on Monday night, matching the team record with their 12th consecutive home victory.DeRozan is the third player in Raptors history to score 50 or more in a single game.
Antetokounmpo's late basket lifts Bucks past Thunder 97-95
OKLAHOMA CITY — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points, including the questionable game-winning basket with 1.3 seconds left, and the Milwaukee Bucks ended Oklahoma City's six-game winning streak, beating the Thunder 97-95 on Friday night.Replays clearly showed Antetokounmpo stepped out of bounds on his drive, but officials Derek Stafford, Ben Taylor and Leon Wood refused to review the play after the buzzer sounded, despite the pleas of Thunder coach Billy Donovan and several of his players.Russell Westbrook led Oklahoma City with 40 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.
Bucks rally from 20 down to beat Timberwolves 102-96
MILWAUKEE — Eric Bledsoe scored 26 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 22 to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally from a 20-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-96 on Thursday night.Bledsoe had six points and made two key assists down the stretch and the Bucks found their missing defense, holding the Timberwolves to a season-low 12 points in the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks' new Nike jerseys pay tribute to Cream City
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are paying tribute to the city and state they've called home for 50 years with a brand new "Cream City" City Edition uniform.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Chicago Bulls 115-106 as Nikola Mirotic returns
MILWAUKEE — Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to score 24 points in 28 minutes and the Chicago Bulls won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 115-106 on Tuesday night.Chicago's surge coincides with the return of Mirotic, who missed the beginning of the season after suffering facial fractures in an October fight with teammate Bobby Portis.Kris Dunn rebounded from a 1-for-12 shooting game Saturday against Boston with 20 points and 12 assists in 33 minutes for the Bulls.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Eric Bledsoe had 22 to pace Milwaukee, which has lost five of seven.Mirotic led Chicago's bench in outscoring Milwaukee's reserves 54-25.
Hornets storm back from 18 down, beat Bucks 111-106
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dwight Howard had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Kemba Walker had 19 points and the Charlotte Hornets battled back from an 18-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-106 on Saturday night.Treveon Graham and Frank Kaminsky each had 14 points as Charlotte's bench shot 16 of 27 from the field.Khris Middleton had 31 points, while John Henson and Eric Bledsoe each had 16 for the Bucks, who had beaten the Hornets the night before in Milwaukee.
Bucks closed with 9-0 run to beat Hornets 109-104
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 28 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a late deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Friday night.After Kemba Walker gave Charlotte a 104-100 lead with 2:24 remaining, Milwaukee closed on a 9-0 run, the Bucks tied it on dunks by Antetokounmpo and Middleton and took the lead on Eric Bledsoe's layup.Bledsoe had 24 points and 10 assists in the first game of the home-and-home set.Walker had 32 points before leaving with an apparent injury after losing the ball and falling to the floor with the game tied at 104 with 1:42 to play.
Bucks close with 9-0 run to beat Hornets 109-104
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 28 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a late deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Friday night.After Kemba Walker gave Charlotte a 104-100 lead with 2:24 remaining, Milwaukee closed on a 9-0 run, the Bucks tied it on dunks by Antetokounmpo and Middleton and took the lead on Eric Bledsoe's layup.Bledsoe had 24 points and 10 assists in the first game of the home-and-home set.Walker had 32 points before leaving with an apparent injury after losing the ball and falling to the floor with the game tied at 104 with 1:42 to play.
"Bringing joy to kids going through adversity:" Bucks players spread Christmas cheer at Children's Hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks players on Wednesday, December 20th stopped by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to spread a little holiday cheer.They met with young patients -- handing out Bucks gear and signing autographs.PHOTO GALLERYThe players said it's all about giving back, and celebrating Christmas with sick children -- making their day a little brighter."You know, just bringing joy to kids that are going through adversity -- adversity that they didn't ask for, but are still staying strong.
"People just love him:" Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo's popularity grows in China
MILWAUKEE -- With a young star like Giannis Antetokounmpo, and a new arena on the way, media attention for the Milwaukee Bucks is growing.