Parker, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Heat, 116-108
MILWAUKEE — Jabari Parker had 24 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 19 to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 116-108 on Friday night.Antetokounmpo also had eight rebounds and six assists after being limited by illness throughout the week.
Beasley's 28 points help Bucks overcome Spurs, 109-107
SAN ANTONIO — Michael Beasley scored a season-high 28 points in place of an ill Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-107 on Tuesday night.Kawhi Leonard had 30 points for San Antonio, which had its nine-game home winning streak snapped.Jabari Parker's layup with 2:56 remaining gave Milwaukee a 103-101 lead, its first since the 3:24 mark of the first quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Washington Wizards 107-101
MILWAUKEE — Bradley Beal scored 26 points and Markieff Morris added 20 points with 10 rebounds, leading the Washington Wizards over the Milwaukee Bucks 107-101 on Sunday, January 8th.Jabari Parker's basket brought the Bucks within 104-101 with 1:05 to play, but Washington grabbed an offensive rebound off a missed jumper by John Wall.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to New York Knicks 116-111
MILWAUKEE -- Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and 10 assists, including a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks stormed back from an 18-point deficit Friday night to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-111 and stop their six-game losing streak.Kristaps Porzingis, who returned after a three-game absence due to a sore left Achilles tendon, added 24 points for the Knicks.With less than a minute remaining, Anthony drained a 3 to put the Knicks in front 112-111.
Bucks to celebrate Wisconsin Sports Day on Sunday, January 8th
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have announced this Sunday, January 8th, will serve as Wisconsin Sports Day at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, presented by Cousins Subs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's jumper at buzzer gives Bucks win over Knicks
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo made a turnaround jumper at the buzzer to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 105-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, January 4th.Antetokounmpo finished with 27 points and 13 rebounds, and he gave the Bucks a final possession when he knocked the ball off Derrick Rose and out of bounds with 8.6 seconds left.
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Brogdon's free throws seal Bucks' 98-94 win over Thunder
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 10 rebounds and rookie Malcolm Brogdon hit two free throws with eight seconds left, lifting the Milwaukee Bucks over the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-94 on Monday night.With Milwaukee leading 96-94, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook drove the lane, but Tony Snell deflected the ball off the Thunder guard's leg and the ball went out of bounds.
Antetokounmpo scores 35 as Bucks beat Bulls 116-96
CHICAGO -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jabari Parker added 27 and the Milwaukee Bucks used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on Saturday night.The Bucks outscored the Bulls 36-20 in the fourth to break open a tight game and come away with a lopsided win after dropping four of six.Antetokounmpo dazzled with an array of layups and dunks.
Bucks fall to Timberwolves 116-99
MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Wiggins scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 16 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.Zach LaVine added 24 points and Shabazz Muhammad had 22 points in 18 minutes off the bench for the Wolves, who shot 55.8 percent from the field and hit 13 of 25 3-pointers.
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Construction milestone: First concrete slab poured at new Bucks arena site
MILWAUKEE -- The first concrete slab was poured at the Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Center -- the entertainment district adjacent to the new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, December 29th."It's always a good check-in point for all of our guys, and a lot of our guys, we all take pride in these milestones like this, and it's something to hang their hat on," said Corey Waclawski, project manager for Mortenson.Thursday was the first day concrete was being poured on metal decking -- making up the concourse level of the new Milwaukee Bucks arena."On the main concourse where people are going to be walking on, this is the first placement of many places -- about 80 total placements in the building," said Waclawski.
Jabari Parker scores 31 points as Bucks beat Pistons 119-94
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Jabari Parker scored 31 points and Giannis Antetokuompo added 23 points and eight rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94 on Wednesday night, December 28th.Greg Monroe added 14 points, six assists and five rebounds against his former team to help the Bucks win for the second time in five games.
Milwaukee Bucks announced "10-Win Pass" ticket offer
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday, December 27th a unique new ticket package, inviting fans to attend the next 10 home Bucks victories for just $149 through the exciting and affordable 10-Win Pass.“There’s nothing like a Bucks victory in front of a packed house at the BMO Harris Bradley Center,” Bucks President Peter Feigin said. “Our staff continues to build creative and innovative platforms to give even more Bucks fans the opportunity to see a win by the home team.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Washington Wizards, who came from behind to win 107-102
WASHINGTON — Otto Porter scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, John Wall had 18 points a season-high 16 assists and the Washington Wizards came from behind to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-102 on Monday night, December 26th.Bradley Beal scored 22 points as Washington turned the game around on a 15-2 fourth-quarter run.
Milwaukee Bucks top Washington Wizards 123-96
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a career-high 39 points and the Milwaukee Bucks had no trouble beating the Washington Wizards 123-96 on Friday night.Milwaukee scored a season-high in the first half to lead 73-58 and cruised to victory.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers, 113-102
CLEVELAND — Kyrie Irving had 31 points and a career-high 13 assists, and LeBron James scored 29 as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second game in two nights over the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-102 on Wednesday December 21st, despite being without two starters.The NBA champs were not at full strength as Kevin Love didn't dress for the second straight game with a bruised left knee, and J.R. Smith sat out after breaking his right thumb Tuesday at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Cleveland Cavaliers 114-108; Cavs avenged November loss
MILWAUKEE — LeBron James buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds left in overtime and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 114-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, December 20th to avenge a late November loss.Milwaukee took a 108-107 lead on a tip-in by Giannis Antetokounmpo with 1:12 left.
Milwaukee Bucks shine the light on MCTS bus driver who helped 2 lost children
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks gave some much deserved attention to Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver Jeannie Mitchell on Tuesday evening, December 20th.
Smiles all around: Players provide kids with $200 in Kohl's cash, tickets during "Shop with the Bucks" event
GLENDALE -- Some Milwaukee Bucks players on Monday, December 19th went shopping with some children at the Kohl's store at Bayshore Town Center in Glendale.Jabari Parker, Steve Novak, Thon Maker and Rashad Vaughn provided the children with $200 in Kohl's Cash and some Bucks tickets as part of this "Shop with the Bucks" event.