Despite strong start, Bucks fall in Memphis
MEMPHIS (WITI)-- The Bucks lead the Grizzlies 49-43 at the break, making it the first time Bucks had a half time lead since their New Years Ever match up in Los Angeles.But Grizzlies' Zach Randolph helped them to a come back with 23 points, 10 rebounds and Memphis dished the Bucks their 6th loss in a row 90-99.Zaza Pachulia returned for the first time since Dec. 4th due to a broken foot, and put up just 4 points in limited minutes.Brandon Knight lead Milwaukee with 23 points and 7 assists.
MEMPHIS (WITI)-- The Bucks lead the Grizzlies 49-43 at the break, making it the first time Bucks had a half time lead since their New Years Ever match up in Los Angeles.But Grizzlies' Zach Randolph helped them to a come back with 23 points, 10 rebounds and Memphis dished the Bucks their 6th loss in a row 90-99.Zaza Pachulia returned for the first time since Dec. 4th due to a broken foot, and put up just 4 points in limited minutes.Brandon Knight lead Milwaukee with 23 points and 7 assists.
Bucks fall in Orlando 113-102
ORLANDO (WITI)-- The Milwaukee Bucks finished the month of January 1-14 after falling to the Magic 113-102.Caron Butler lead the Bucks in scoring with 20 points and 4 rebounds off the bench.
ORLANDO (WITI)-- The Milwaukee Bucks finished the month of January 1-14 after falling to the Magic 113-102.Caron Butler lead the Bucks in scoring with 20 points and 4 rebounds off the bench.
Suns block Bucks 126-117, Giannis star shines
MILWAUKEE -- Goran Dragic scored 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 126-117 victory over the Bucks Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Down by as many as 23 in the first half, the host fought back to get to within 100-95, but, as has been the case so many times this season, they couldn't get a defensive stop when they needed it the most.The Bucks fell to a league-worst 8-37 while getting 27 points from Ersan Ilyasova; Brandon Knight added 24 and 8 assists; Larry Sanders chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds.19 year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo was selected to play in the Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA's all-star weekend, next month in New Orleans.
MILWAUKEE -- Goran Dragic scored 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 126-117 victory over the Bucks Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Down by as many as 23 in the first half, the host fought back to get to within 100-95, but, as has been the case so many times this season, they couldn't get a defensive stop when they needed it the most.The Bucks fell to a league-worst 8-37 while getting 27 points from Ersan Ilyasova; Brandon Knight added 24 and 8 assists; Larry Sanders chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds.19 year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo was selected to play in the Rising Stars Challenge during the NBA's all-star weekend, next month in New Orleans.
Wins hard to come by for Bucks this season, as are fans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The wins have been very hard to come by for the Milwaukee Bucks so far this NBA season, and not coincidentally, so have the fans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The wins have been very hard to come by for the Milwaukee Bucks so far this NBA season, and not coincidentally, so have the fans.
Bucks open practice to young man who had open heart surgery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks opened their practice floor on Tuesday, January 28th to a young man who still has NBA dreams.22-year-old Dominique Johnson had a heart transplant back in December of 2012 -- and on Tuesday, January 28th the Bucks let him come to practice.He met with the players and coaches.Johnson is now back in college and hopes to soon be able to play basketball."Talking about playing for the basketball team next season, I talked to the training team about working with me over the summer to get me back in basketball shape and ready for next season," Johnson said."To watch him bounce back his amazing strength, it was hard but at the same time he stayed strong and he stayed true to his conviction that -- 'you know what -- I'm going to get better,'" Johnson's mother, Kitchy Johnson said.Johnson received 14 units of blood, as well as platelets and plasma during his transplant.The Bucks and the BloodCenter of Wisconsin want to remind people they need donors.The Bucks are holding their annual blood drive on March 4th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks opened their practice floor on Tuesday, January 28th to a young man who still has NBA dreams.22-year-old Dominique Johnson had a heart transplant back in December of 2012 -- and on Tuesday, January 28th the Bucks let him come to practice.He met with the players and coaches.Johnson is now back in college and hopes to soon be able to play basketball."Talking about playing for the basketball team next season, I talked to the training team about working with me over the summer to get me back in basketball shape and ready for next season," Johnson said."To watch him bounce back his amazing strength, it was hard but at the same time he stayed strong and he stayed true to his conviction that -- 'you know what -- I'm going to get better,'" Johnson's mother, Kitchy Johnson said.Johnson received 14 units of blood, as well as platelets and plasma during his transplant.The Bucks and the BloodCenter of Wisconsin want to remind people they need donors.The Bucks are holding their annual blood drive on March 4th.
Clippers give Bucks a beatdown 114-86
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks were called out by coach Larry Drew after failing to give a good effort in a 25 point home loss to Atlanta Saturday night; they just couldn't respond against a far superior L.A. Clippers team during a 114-86 beatdown at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday evening.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks were called out by coach Larry Drew after failing to give a good effort in a 25 point home loss to Atlanta Saturday night; they just couldn't respond against a far superior L.A. Clippers team during a 114-86 beatdown at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday evening.
Hawks crush Bucks 112-87
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- Despite Brandon Knight's 27 point night, the Bucks fell 112-87 to the Atlanta Hawks.Ersan Ilyasova had a double double with 11 points and 13 rebounds and John Henson picked up a double double off the bench; 10 points and 10 rebounds.Atlanta's Paul Millsap lead the Hawks with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Louis Williams added 18 off the bench.The Bucks host the Clippers Monday the 27th at 7:00 p.m. CT.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- Despite Brandon Knight's 27 point night, the Bucks fell 112-87 to the Atlanta Hawks.Ersan Ilyasova had a double double with 11 points and 13 rebounds and John Henson picked up a double double off the bench; 10 points and 10 rebounds.Atlanta's Paul Millsap lead the Hawks with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Louis Williams added 18 off the bench.The Bucks host the Clippers Monday the 27th at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Bucks fall in Cleveland 93-78
CLEVELAND (WITI)-- Despite a huge win on Wednesday against the Pistons, the Bucks couldn't carry the momentum over into Cleveland and fell to the Cavaliers 93-78.Only 1 Bucks starter finished in double digits, Giannis Antetokounmpo with 10 pts, 7 rebounds.
CLEVELAND (WITI)-- Despite a huge win on Wednesday against the Pistons, the Bucks couldn't carry the momentum over into Cleveland and fell to the Cavaliers 93-78.Only 1 Bucks starter finished in double digits, Giannis Antetokounmpo with 10 pts, 7 rebounds.
Bucks finally get 1st win of 2014, 104-101 over Pistons
MILWAUKEE -- After losing 9 in a row to start the New Year, the Bucks finally emerged victorious, 104-101 over the Pistons on Wednesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- After losing 9 in a row to start the New Year, the Bucks finally emerged victorious, 104-101 over the Pistons on Wednesday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo meets other Greeks on basketball court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Saying things have been rough for the Milwaukee Bucks this season is putting it lightly, but last week, something rare happened inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and it made Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's night!"Let me see -- I think I am very handsome!" Antetokounmpo said.And the thousands of fans that took home the "Greek and Still Growing" poster last Wednesday night, January 15th won't argue with Antetokounmpo.But as great as the poster is, the matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies was special for a different reason.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Saying things have been rough for the Milwaukee Bucks this season is putting it lightly, but last week, something rare happened inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and it made Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's night!"Let me see -- I think I am very handsome!" Antetokounmpo said.And the thousands of fans that took home the "Greek and Still Growing" poster last Wednesday night, January 15th won't argue with Antetokounmpo.But as great as the poster is, the matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies was special for a different reason.
Bucks never in it, blown out by Spurs, 110-82
SAN ANTONIO, TX. -- San Antonio was without the great point guard Tony Parker, but they didn't miss a beat in blasting the Bucks 110-82 Sunday night.Milwaukee-loser of 9 in a row to start 2014, fell to 7-33.Brandon Knight led the Bucks with 21 points; Nate Wolters, pressed into playing time when Luke Ridnour went out with a sprained wrist, had 9 points and 3 assists.
SAN ANTONIO, TX. -- San Antonio was without the great point guard Tony Parker, but they didn't miss a beat in blasting the Bucks 110-82 Sunday night.Milwaukee-loser of 9 in a row to start 2014, fell to 7-33.Brandon Knight led the Bucks with 21 points; Nate Wolters, pressed into playing time when Luke Ridnour went out with a sprained wrist, had 9 points and 3 assists.
Bucks fall 114-104 in Houston
HOUSTON (WITI)-- The Bucks are still winless in 2014 and picked up their 8th loss in a row when they fell to the Houston Rockets 114-104 Saturday night.Brandon Knight put up a big effort with 26 points and 7 assists and John Henson picked up 20 off the bench but they couldn't compete with Terrance Jones' 36 points and 11 rebounds.The Bucks play in San Antonio on Sunday.
HOUSTON (WITI)-- The Bucks are still winless in 2014 and picked up their 8th loss in a row when they fell to the Houston Rockets 114-104 Saturday night.Brandon Knight put up a big effort with 26 points and 7 assists and John Henson picked up 20 off the bench but they couldn't compete with Terrance Jones' 36 points and 11 rebounds.The Bucks play in San Antonio on Sunday.
Bucks cold spells spell defeat vs. Memphis
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking for their first win of the 2014 season; they're 0 for 7 after Wednesday night's 82-77 loss to Memphis in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.After a fast start, the hosts missed 15 straight shots; the Grizzlies went on a 19-2 run and threatened to run away and hide.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking for their first win of the 2014 season; they're 0 for 7 after Wednesday night's 82-77 loss to Memphis in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.After a fast start, the hosts missed 15 straight shots; the Grizzlies went on a 19-2 run and threatened to run away and hide.
Chip learns how to fly the Bucks Blimp, takes a test drive
Scott Fisher with the Gift of Wings has a side job -- he builds the Bucks Blimp.
Scott Fisher with the Gift of Wings has a side job -- he builds the Bucks Blimp.
Another downer; Bucks lose 116-94
TORONTO -- The Bucks remain winless in calendar 2014 after falling at Toronto, 116-94 on Monday night.
TORONTO -- The Bucks remain winless in calendar 2014 after falling at Toronto, 116-94 on Monday night.
Bucks fall in Oklahoma City, 101-85
OKLAHOMA CITY (WITI) --The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking for win number 8.
OKLAHOMA CITY (WITI) --The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking for win number 8.
Bucks drop 18th in a row to Bulls at home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Chicago Bulls continue their streak of beating the Milwaukee Bucks in their house to 18 games after beating them 81-72 Friday night.The Bucks actually started the game on a 12-3 run but started to fall behind when former Buck, Mike Dunleavy hit back to back 3's to tie it then give Chicago the lead 35-32.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Chicago Bulls continue their streak of beating the Milwaukee Bucks in their house to 18 games after beating them 81-72 Friday night.The Bucks actually started the game on a 12-3 run but started to fall behind when former Buck, Mike Dunleavy hit back to back 3's to tie it then give Chicago the lead 35-32.
Bogut, Warriors whip Bucks 101-80
MILWAUKEE -- The sad saga of this year's Milwaukee Bucks continued with Tuesday night's 101-80 loss to Golden State at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Andrew Bogut, healthy enough to play against his former team for the first time since he was traded in the Monta Ellis deal, had 8 points and 12 rebounds.
MILWAUKEE -- The sad saga of this year's Milwaukee Bucks continued with Tuesday night's 101-80 loss to Golden State at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Andrew Bogut, healthy enough to play against his former team for the first time since he was traded in the Monta Ellis deal, had 8 points and 12 rebounds.
Milw. Bucks offering cold weather ticket deal for Tuesday's game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are offering some incentives to get folks down to the Bradley Center to watch the team take on the Golden State Warriors from Northern California on Tuesday, January 7th.The Bucks and Mother Nature extend a warm welcome to our friends from Northern California, who will make their lone BMO Harris Bradley Center appearance of the season tomorrow night (7 p.m. tip).The game is part of NBA FIT Live Healthy Week, a league-wide initiative highlighting the importance healthy living through three simple pillars: being active, eating healthy and playing together.As part of the celebration, all fans age 14 and under in attendance will receive a Bucks aluminum water bottle, courtesy of Elite Sports Club.Additionally, with record cold setting in to the area, the Bucks are giving fans an opportunity to “Save Some Cold Hard Cash” and help the team give a hearty Wisconsin winter welcome to their visitors from sunny California on Tuesday.The ticket price in select seats (lower level baseline and upper level sideline seats) for Tuesday night’s game against Golden State will drop the same degree as the temperature outside (actual temperature, not wind chill).For example, if the mercury drops to -20, tickets in the select areas will be discounted $20.The “Save Cold Hard Cash” ticket discount will go into effect at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning using Monday’s official low temperature in Milwaukee.Tickets will be available at Bucks.com, 1-800-4NBA-TIX and the BMO Harris Bradley Center Box Office.Fans can register for Enews at Bucks.com or follow @Bucks on Twitter to be notified of the official low temperature and discount on Tuesday morning.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are offering some incentives to get folks down to the Bradley Center to watch the team take on the Golden State Warriors from Northern California on Tuesday, January 7th.The Bucks and Mother Nature extend a warm welcome to our friends from Northern California, who will make their lone BMO Harris Bradley Center appearance of the season tomorrow night (7 p.m. tip).The game is part of NBA FIT Live Healthy Week, a league-wide initiative highlighting the importance healthy living through three simple pillars: being active, eating healthy and playing together.As part of the celebration, all fans age 14 and under in attendance will receive a Bucks aluminum water bottle, courtesy of Elite Sports Club.Additionally, with record cold setting in to the area, the Bucks are giving fans an opportunity to “Save Some Cold Hard Cash” and help the team give a hearty Wisconsin winter welcome to their visitors from sunny California on Tuesday.The ticket price in select seats (lower level baseline and upper level sideline seats) for Tuesday night’s game against Golden State will drop the same degree as the temperature outside (actual temperature, not wind chill).For example, if the mercury drops to -20, tickets in the select areas will be discounted $20.The “Save Cold Hard Cash” ticket discount will go into effect at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning using Monday’s official low temperature in Milwaukee.Tickets will be available at Bucks.com, 1-800-4NBA-TIX and the BMO Harris Bradley Center Box Office.Fans can register for Enews at Bucks.com or follow @Bucks on Twitter to be notified of the official low temperature and discount on Tuesday morning.
Bucks fall 116-100 against the Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are coming home after going 1-2 on the road after falling 116-100 to the Phoenix Suns.Brandon Knight put up another huge effort with 25 points and O.J. Mayo scored 18 of his 20 in the 2nd half.But Milwaukee's turnovers were the back breaker.
PHOENIX (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are coming home after going 1-2 on the road after falling 116-100 to the Phoenix Suns.Brandon Knight put up another huge effort with 25 points and O.J. Mayo scored 18 of his 20 in the 2nd half.But Milwaukee's turnovers were the back breaker.