"We've gotten better each game:" With one 'W' over the Bulls, Bucks hope momentum continues
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday night, April 27th, the Milwaukee Bucks' season could come to an end -- but the team is proving that it isn't satisfied just moving up from the worst team in the NBA to a .500 record.On Saturday night, the Bucks were teetering between elimination due to missed opportunities and posting their first playoff win in five seasons.
Game 5 here we come: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Chicago Bulls, 92-90
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jerryd Bayless made a layup at the buzzer off an inbounds pass, lifting Milwaukee to a 92-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, drawing the Bucks within 3-1 in their Eastern Conference playoff series.With 1.3 seconds left, Jared Dudley threw a high-arcing pass toward the basket from side court.
Bucks push Bulls, but lose in double overtime
MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks put forth a sensational effort Thursday night but came up on the losing end of a 113-106 double overtime decision against the Bulls in the NBA Playoffs.
"Another productive session:" Second day of talks on Bucks arena funding, this time in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, April 23rd prepared to play in their first home playoff game in two years, city, county and state leaders met for the second straight day to discuss funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
"Here to cheer them on:" Bucks fans gear up for playoff game with pep rally!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While much of April 23rd was devoted to discussions about a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday evening was all about the playoff series with the Chicago Bulls.
"Good give-and-take:" After meeting in Madison, leaders optimistic arena funding deal will be reached
MADISON (WITI) -- Key players from Milwaukee and Madison on Wednesday, April 22nd met at the Capitol in Madison to discuss funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Business Journal: Bucks president "confident" arena financing deal close at hand
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reported Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin said he is confident the team and public officials will reach an agreement on up to $250 million in public funding for a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.Feigin, speaking to a group of commercial real estate executives in Milwaukee, said he is hopeful about making progress on public funding Wednesday, April 22nd when the Bucks meet with state and local government leaders in Madison.CLICK HERE to read more on this developing story from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Hot commodity: Bucks keep close tabs on resale of tickets for upcoming playoff games
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One man says the Milwaukee Bucks cancelled his entire ticket order for two upcoming playoff games -- because one of the tickets was listed on a resale website.
Game 2: Butler scores 31, Bulls beat Bucks 91-82 to go up 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler set a playoff career-high for the second straight game with 31 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-82 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.After scoring 25 points in Game 1, Butler trumped that with another terrific performance.
Business Journal: Sen. Fitzgerald sets Wednesday meeting with key players on Bucks arena funding
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is organizing a meeting in Madison with key players to discuss funding for a new downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports.The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 22nd.How the new arena would be paid for remains a big unanswered question.
Chicago Bulls beat Milwaukee Bucks in first NBA playoff game, 103-91
CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose had 23 points and seven assists in his first postseason game in three years, Jimmy Butler scored 25 points, and the Chicago Bulls opened the playoffs with a 103-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Rose was at his fearless best, driving hard to the rim in the early going, and mixed in three 3-pointers in the second half.
Bucks, Bulls square off in the first round of the NBA playoffs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Chicago Bulls team as the NBA playoffs open at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, April 18th.The Bucks went from winning a league-low 15 games last year to finishing .500 under first-year coach Jason Kidd — even with losing Jabari Parker to a season-ending knee injury.Derrick Rose has returned from another knee injury and will make his first playoff appearance since 2012.
Alderman comes up with plan to fund Milwaukee Bucks arena, and it involves sales tax
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Bauman has come out with a plan to help fund a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee -- and it involves a sales tax."Sales tax is the solution," Alderman Bauman said.Alderman Bauman has suggested Milwaukee County create a one percent sales tax.Bauman says the money would cover the public funding for the project, as well as other public needs, such as parks, cultural institutions and transit, things currently covered by property taxes.
"The feeling is great:" Rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks make the NBA playoffs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks will soon take the court in the NBA playoffs.
New look for a new era: Milwaukee Bucks unveil new set of logos at "See the Future" event
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled a new visual identity for the franchise on Monday night, April 13th at a special event at the BMO Harris Bradley Center -- just one day after the Bucks clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs.
Carter-Williams happy homecoming, Bucks beat 76ers 107-97
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Carter-Williams matched his season-high with 30 points in his first game back in Philadelphia to lead the playoff-bound Milwaukee Bucks to a 107-97 victory over the 76ers on Monday night.O.J. Mayo and Ersan Ilyasova had 13 points apiece and Giannis Antetokounmpo chipped in 12 for the Bucks, who capped a turnaround from the NBA's worst record last season with a playoff berth with Sunday's win over the Nets.Robert Covington scored 25 points and Hollis Thompson added 19 for Philadelphia, which played without Rookie of the Year contender Nerlens Noel (ankle) for the second straight game while losing its ninth in a row.
"I worked hard:" Bucks legend Sidney Moncrief helping student-athletes gain victory in life
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks' future looks bright, but before most of the current players were even born, winning was a tradition.
Bucks rout Nets 96-73 to clinch playoff berth
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ersan Ilyasova scored 21 points and the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot with a 96-73 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, April 12th.Milwaukee also secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, a year after a franchise-worst 67-loss season.O.J. Mayo added 17 points for the Bucks.Brook Lopez had his 17th double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets.
You're invited! Milwaukee Bucks to unveil new team logo at "See The Future" party
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks will host the 'See The Future' party at the BMO Harris Bradley Canter to celebrate a new era for the city and the team on Monday, April 13th.The event will feature a viewing party for the final regular season Bucks road game at the Philadelphia 76ers -- live music and the first official opportunity for the public to see the team's new logos.
Bucks on verge of playoff berth with win over Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup with 23 points and moved the Milwaukee Bucks to the verge of a playoff spot with a 99-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.The Bucks lowered their magic number to one for clinching a playoff berth, which would complete a remarkable turnaround from an NBA-worst 15-67 record last season.