Back to back wins: Milwaukee Bucks beat Charlotte Hornets, 105-92
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Khris Middleton scored 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-92 on Saturday night.Greg Monroe had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Milwaukee, and Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 14 points and 11 boards.
Overtime win! Milwaukee Bucks beat Atlanta Hawks 108-101
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 16 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 26 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 108-101 in overtime Friday night.
Mayor Barrett announces mentoring initiative in conjunction with President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper"
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, January 14, Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
Mike Tate, former chairman of Wisconsin Democratic Party now working for Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE -- Mike Tate, the former chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party is working as a lobbyist for the Milwaukee Bucks at City Hall.Most recently, Tate attended a Milwaukee Common Council committee meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, where the Bucks arena district zoning and master plan passed unanimously.Tate confirmed after that meeting that he is working for the Bucks -- but declined to comment further.Tate was chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party for six years -- ending in June 2015.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Milwaukee Bucks suffer fourth loss in last six games, falling to Washington Wizards 106-101
WASHINGTON— John Wall scored 19 points and backcourt mate Bradley Beal had 11 in his return from injury to help the Washington Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-101 on Wednesday night, January 13th.Beal came off the bench and played 22 minutes in his first game since December 9th.
It's bigger than basketball, but do benefits of new Bucks arena come at expense of other businesses?
MILWAUKEE – Those in charge of designing a new Milwaukee Bucks arena say it is about more than basketball -- that a new development with housing, restaurants and office space can help to transform downtown Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks, Cousins Subs launch “Super Sub” promotion
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and locally-based Cousins Subs announced Wednesday, January 13th the new “Super Sub” promotion in which fans are invited to vote for their top Bucks performers off the bench.Strong play from the reserves is key to any successful team, and the Bucks and Cousins are recognizing the Bucks subs who are contributing most.From now until Jan. 31, fans can log on to www.bucks.com/supersub to vote for the Cousins “Super Sub” they think is making the biggest impact on the team.Every fan who votes will receive an exclusive Cousins Subs offer to use on their next online order.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points as Bucks rally to beat Bulls 106-101
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks used a late rally to slip past the Chicago Bulls, 106-101 on Tuesday night, January 12th.Greg Monroe added 17 points and 12 rebounds for Milwaukee.Jimmy Butler scored 30 points and Nikola Mirotic and Tony Snell added 17 apiece for Chicago, which used a 25-9 run late in the third quarter and early into the fourth to seemingly gain control of the game.The Bulls, who have lost three straight, have scored 100 or more points for 12 consecutive games.
Milwaukee Bucks lose third of four, falling to New York Knicks 100-88
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Kristaps Porzingis had a few more highlight plays during New York's high-flying third quarter, and the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-88 on Sunday night, January 10th.The Knicks broke it open in the third by outshooting and outdunking one of the NBA's most athletic teams.Porzingis was at the forefront, with a sensational follow dunk on one end and a blocked shot on the other as the Knicks began pouring it on in the middle of the period.He had 15 points for the Knicks, who won for the fourth time in five games.
Buzzer beater win: Milwaukee Bucks top Dallas Mavericks 96-95
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton's driving layup with less than 10 seconds to play carried the Milwaukee Bucks to a 96-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.Middleton scored 27 points, John Henson 16 and Michael Carter-Williams added 15 points and a season-high 12 rebounds as Milwaukee snapped Dallas' six-game winning streak against them.Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points and Devin Harris came off the bench for a season-high 19 for Dallas.Nowitzki made two free throws with 38 seconds left for Dallas' first lead since early in the first quarter.
Bucks arena development pact signed; construction to start by July 31
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks' arena-development arm must begin construction on the new downtown arena by July 31 and complete the project by September 2018, according to the Bucks' development agreement with the city of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks lose second straight game, falling to Chicago Bulls 117-106
CHICAGO — Jimmy Butler had 32 points and a season-high 10 assists to lead the streaking Chicago Bulls to a 117-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, January 5th.Pau Gasol scored 26 points with 11 rebounds, and Taj Gibson added 11 points and 14 boards as the Bulls led the entire way in their season-best fifth straight win.Butler was coming off a record-breaking performance Sunday, when he scored 40 of his 42 points in the second half of a 115-113 victory at Toronto to surpass Michael Jordan's team mark for points in a half.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Spurs 123-98: Spurs join Golden State as only teams to reach 30 wins
MILWAUKEE — Kawhi Leonard scored 10 of his 24 points in the decisive third quarter and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-98 on Monday night, January 4th for their fifth straight victory.The Spurs improved to 30-6 and joined defending champion Golden State as the only teams to reach 30 wins already this season.Rookie swingman Jonathon Simmons scored a career-high 18 for the Spurs, who set a season high for points two days after posting 121 against Houston.
Milwaukee Bucks ring in 2016 with 95-85 win over Minnesota Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Greg Monroe had 19 points and 10 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks overcome O.J. Mayo's wild ejection in a 95-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.John Henson scored 15 points for the Bucks, and Khris Middleton added 13.
Khris Middleton scores 33 points as Bucks beat Pacers 120-116
INDIANAPOLIS — Khris Middleton scored 33 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 on Thursday night, December 31st.Greg Monroe added 23 points for Milwaukee, which shot 58 percent (45 for 77) from the field.
In year-end interview, County Executive Abele says he's still not happy with arena funding deal
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele plans to ask the state Legislature to change a contentious aspect of the Milwaukee Bucks arena deal finalized this summer.The $500 million arena, which is scheduled to open in 2018, is funded by $250 million from the current and former owners and $250 million from public sources, a number that will increase because of interest.
Bucks led by as many as eight points in first quarter, but ultimately fell to OKC Thunder 131-123
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook scored 27 points and Kevin Durant added 26 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 131-123 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, December 29th.Enes Kanter added 23 while rookie Cameron Payne had a career-high 16 for the Thunder.Westbrook and Durant both scored more than 20 points for the 25th time this season as Oklahoma City overcame an early eight-point deficit to win for the 11th time in its last 14 games.Milwaukee jumped ahead on the outside shooting of Khris Middleton and led by as many as eight in the first quarter before the Thunder went on a 7-0 run to end the period.
Milwaukee Bucks make a comeback, but ultimately fall to Dallas Mavericks 103-93
DALLAS — Wesley Matthews scored 22 points, including two clutch 3-points in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Milwaukee Bucks 103-93 Monday night, December 28th.The Mavericks never trailed and led by as many as 13 points in the second half, but needed consecutive 3s by Matthews to fend off a Bucks comeback.Matthews snapped an 89-all tie with a 3-pointer from the right wing with 4:25 to play, then followed Giannis Antetokounmpo's runner at the other end with another 3 with 3:50 remaining.Zaza Pachulia added 17 points and eight rebounds for Dallas against his former team.Jerryd Bayless returned to the Bucks' lineup after missing 11 games with a left ankle sprain and led Milwaukee with 19 points and seven assists.
Milwaukee Bucks fall 111-90 to Toronto Raptors
MILWAUKEE — DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points and Terrence Ross added 21 to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Milwaukee Bucks 111-90 on Saturday.DeRozan had a chance to be first player in team history to score 28 points or more in five straight games.Luis Scola scored 17 points, including 3 of 4 from behind the arc, and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Raptors.
Man pops the question to girlfriend during Milwaukee Bucks "Mistletoe Cam"
MILWAUKEE -- It was a very special surprise for one woman during the Milwaukee Bucks vs.