Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 in return, Bucks beat Bulls 123-102
CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 10 rebounds after missing two games with a sore back, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half for a 123-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Dec. 30.Antetokounmpo, the NBA's second-leading scorer with an average of 30.5 points per game entering this one, played only 27 minutes and sat out the final 5 1/2 because of the lopsided score.
CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 10 rebounds after missing two games with a sore back, and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half for a 123-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Dec. 30.Antetokounmpo, the NBA's second-leading scorer with an average of 30.5 points per game entering this one, played only 27 minutes and sat out the final 5 1/2 because of the lopsided score.
Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence to beat Orlando Magic by 10
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 21 points and NBA-leading Milwaukee overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence for the second straight night, beating the Orlando Magic 111-100 on Saturday, Dec. 28.Antetokounmpo, the NBA MVP last season, also missed the Bucks' victory Friday in Atlanta because of back soreness.“He did some work earlier today and he’s making progress,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “He’s very close but not capable of going tonight.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 21 points and NBA-leading Milwaukee overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence for the second straight night, beating the Orlando Magic 111-100 on Saturday, Dec. 28.Antetokounmpo, the NBA MVP last season, also missed the Bucks' victory Friday in Atlanta because of back soreness.“He did some work earlier today and he’s making progress,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “He’s very close but not capable of going tonight.
Bucks cruise past Hawks without injured Antetokounmpo
ATLANTA — Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova had season highs of 18 points and 17 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokunmpo's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-86 on Friday night.Antetokunmpo, the league MVP last season and second-leading scorer this season, sat out because of back soreness.
ATLANTA — Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova had season highs of 18 points and 17 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokunmpo's absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-86 on Friday night.Antetokunmpo, the league MVP last season and second-leading scorer this season, sat out because of back soreness.
Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo; 76rs beat Bucks 121-109
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo in Philadelphia's first home Christmas game in 31 years, collecting 31 points and 11 rebounds to help the 3-point happy 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-109 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.Tobias Harris sank five 3s, Josh Richardson and Furkan Korkmaz each had four and even Embiid hit three as part of Philly's season-high 21 3s (on 44 attempts) against a Bucks team that had the best record in the NBA.Harris and Al Horford hit 3s over the final 90 seconds to push back a late Bucks run, and the Sixers improved to 16-2 at home.There was a charged atmosphere for the anticipated matchup featuring Embiid and Ben Simmons taking on Khris Middleton and Antetokounmpo.
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid outplayed Giannis Antetokounmpo in Philadelphia's first home Christmas game in 31 years, collecting 31 points and 11 rebounds to help the 3-point happy 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-109 on Wednesday, Dec. 25.Tobias Harris sank five 3s, Josh Richardson and Furkan Korkmaz each had four and even Embiid hit three as part of Philly's season-high 21 3s (on 44 attempts) against a Bucks team that had the best record in the NBA.Harris and Al Horford hit 3s over the final 90 seconds to push back a late Bucks run, and the Sixers improved to 16-2 at home.There was a charged atmosphere for the anticipated matchup featuring Embiid and Ben Simmons taking on Khris Middleton and Antetokounmpo.
'Giannis doing what Giannis does:' Mequon fan 'froze' when Bucks star gifted game-worn shoes
MILWAUKEE -- A young Milwaukee Bucks fan broke down in tears when Giannis Antetokounmpo handed her his game-worn shoes after the Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Fiserv Forum.
MILWAUKEE -- A young Milwaukee Bucks fan broke down in tears when Giannis Antetokounmpo handed her his game-worn shoes after the Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks beat Pacers 117-89, spoil Malcolm Brogdon's return
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks gave Malcolm Brogdon a warm welcome.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks gave Malcolm Brogdon a warm welcome.
Khris Middleton hands out brand new winter coats to students as part of '12 Days of Khrismas'
MILWAUKEE -- Khris Middleton tallies plenty of assists for the Milwaukee Bucks on the court, but ahead of Christmas, he played Santa."It's a little different when I'm here by myself, but it's pretty cool and pretty special," said Middleton. "These are moments you just can't take for granted."Middleton is used to attention, but as he arrived at Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Khris Middleton tallies plenty of assists for the Milwaukee Bucks on the court, but ahead of Christmas, he played Santa."It's a little different when I'm here by myself, but it's pretty cool and pretty special," said Middleton. "These are moments you just can't take for granted."Middleton is used to attention, but as he arrived at Dr.
Giannis has triple-double, Bucks rout Knicks 123-102
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double, though his brother had the highlight.And while the NBA MVP wasn't interested in talking about his stats, he certainly was impressed by Thanasis' one basket, a follow slam with his left hand in the fourth quarter.“That was amazing.
NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double, though his brother had the highlight.And while the NBA MVP wasn't interested in talking about his stats, he certainly was impressed by Thanasis' one basket, a follow slam with his left hand in the fourth quarter.“That was amazing.
NBA sends teams proposal for 78-game season, other changes
MIAMI — The NBA has sent a proposal to teams calling for a 78-game regular season, along with an in-season tournament for all teams and a reseeding of the playoffs when the field is cut to the final four clubs.A copy of the proposal was obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
MIAMI — The NBA has sent a proposal to teams calling for a 78-game regular season, along with an in-season tournament for all teams and a reseeding of the playoffs when the field is cut to the final four clubs.A copy of the proposal was obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Los Angeles Lakers 111-104, claim NBA's best record
MILWAUKEE -- In a battle for NBA supremacy featuring a king and a freak on the hardwood, the Milwaukee Bucks claimed the thone -- beating the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 at Fiserv Forum, claiming the best record in the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 11 rebounds with seven assists and a career-best five 3-pointers.
MILWAUKEE -- In a battle for NBA supremacy featuring a king and a freak on the hardwood, the Milwaukee Bucks claimed the thone -- beating the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 at Fiserv Forum, claiming the best record in the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 11 rebounds with seven assists and a career-best five 3-pointers.
Bucks players subbed as coaches during game with incarcerated individuals in Racine County
STURTEVANT -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, teamed up with an unlikely opponent on the court.The team's schedule takes them into arenas across the country, and on Tuesday it, it took them to prison.Legendary Bucks players who are normally stars on the court subbed as coaches, while incarcerated individuals, Bucks executives, Governor Tony Evers, and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes played basketball on the same team inside Racine Correctional Institution.PHOTO GALLERYTuesday marked just the second time a game has been played.
STURTEVANT -- The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, teamed up with an unlikely opponent on the court.The team's schedule takes them into arenas across the country, and on Tuesday it, it took them to prison.Legendary Bucks players who are normally stars on the court subbed as coaches, while incarcerated individuals, Bucks executives, Governor Tony Evers, and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes played basketball on the same team inside Racine Correctional Institution.PHOTO GALLERYTuesday marked just the second time a game has been played.
18-game win streak snapped: Milwaukee Bucks fall to Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak ended Monday night, Dec. 16 when Seth Curry and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 26 points to help the Dallas Mavericks hang on for a 120-116 victory even without star guard Luka Dončić.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 48 points and 14 rebounds, but got little support as Milwaukee lost for the first time since a 103-100 setback at Utah on Nov 8.The winning streak was their longest since a franchise-record 20 consecutive victories by the 1970-71 championship team that featured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, and Oscar Robertson.Dallas led comfortably for most of the fourth quarter until the final half-minute.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks’ 18-game winning streak ended Monday night, Dec. 16 when Seth Curry and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 26 points to help the Dallas Mavericks hang on for a 120-116 victory even without star guard Luka Dončić.Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 48 points and 14 rebounds, but got little support as Milwaukee lost for the first time since a 103-100 setback at Utah on Nov 8.The winning streak was their longest since a franchise-record 20 consecutive victories by the 1970-71 championship team that featured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, and Oscar Robertson.Dallas led comfortably for most of the fourth quarter until the final half-minute.
Antetokounmpo, Middleton lead Bucks to 18th straight win; Bledsoe out 2 weeks with fracture
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his remarkable skills early and often as the Milwaukee Bucks continued their quest to break a franchise record that has stood for nearly half a century.The reigning MVP sank a 3-pointer for his first points of the game, then followed with a spinning layup, a wide-open dunk and a step-through slam for nine quick points to give Milwaukee an early lead.And when the Cleveland Cavaliers made it close in the second quarter, Antetokounmpo streaked down the court, received a feed from Donte DiVincenzo and threw down a one-handed dunk as the Bucks began to pull away.Antetokounmpo and the Bucks went on to beat Cleveland 125-108 Saturday night, Dec. 14, their 18th consecutive win.“You can try to game plan for Giannis and you can try to game plan for a team like that, but they’re very long, they can shoot the ball and they can play inside out,” Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said. “They are on a major winning streak right now and they’re playing some of the best, if not the best, basketball in the NBA.”The Bucks have won 22 of their last 23 and improved to 24-3, one-half game ahead of the idle Los Angeles Lakers for the best record in the league.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his remarkable skills early and often as the Milwaukee Bucks continued their quest to break a franchise record that has stood for nearly half a century.The reigning MVP sank a 3-pointer for his first points of the game, then followed with a spinning layup, a wide-open dunk and a step-through slam for nine quick points to give Milwaukee an early lead.And when the Cleveland Cavaliers made it close in the second quarter, Antetokounmpo streaked down the court, received a feed from Donte DiVincenzo and threw down a one-handed dunk as the Bucks began to pull away.Antetokounmpo and the Bucks went on to beat Cleveland 125-108 Saturday night, Dec. 14, their 18th consecutive win.“You can try to game plan for Giannis and you can try to game plan for a team like that, but they’re very long, they can shoot the ball and they can play inside out,” Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said. “They are on a major winning streak right now and they’re playing some of the best, if not the best, basketball in the NBA.”The Bucks have won 22 of their last 23 and improved to 24-3, one-half game ahead of the idle Los Angeles Lakers for the best record in the league.
Antetokounmpo has 37 in Memphis, Bucks run win streak to 17
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter to help the Milwaukee Bucks pull away for their 17th straight victory, 127-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, Dec. 13.The Bucks overcome Jaren Jackson Jr.’s career-high 43 points.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter to help the Milwaukee Bucks pull away for their 17th straight victory, 127-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, Dec. 13.The Bucks overcome Jaren Jackson Jr.’s career-high 43 points.
Bucks top Magic for 15th straight win; Antetokounmpo gets 32
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 15th straight victory, 110-101 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Khris Middleton scored 20 points for Milwaukee and Dante DiVincenzo added 12 points off the bench.Evan Fournier had 26 points for the Magic, who had won four straight.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 15th straight victory, 110-101 over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Khris Middleton scored 20 points for Milwaukee and Dante DiVincenzo added 12 points off the bench.Evan Fournier had 26 points for the Magic, who had won four straight.
Giannis scores 27 on 25th birthday, Bucks rout Clips 119-91
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 14th straight victory, a 119-91 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.Antetokounmpo, on his 25th birthday, made 11 of 20 shots and recorded his 21st double-double of the season.“I was 25 once, but I wasn't that good,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said after joking that he wanted to see Antetokounmpo's birth certificate.Antetokounmpo left the game with Milwaukee ahead by 36 with 8:56 to play.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their 14th straight victory, a 119-91 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.Antetokounmpo, on his 25th birthday, made 11 of 20 shots and recorded his 21st double-double of the season.“I was 25 once, but I wasn't that good,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said after joking that he wanted to see Antetokounmpo's birth certificate.Antetokounmpo left the game with Milwaukee ahead by 36 with 8:56 to play.
Triple bobblehead puzzle set featuring Rodgers, Yelich, Giannis caps off MVP Birthday Week
MILWAUKEE -- Capping off MVP Birthday Week in Wisconsin, officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3 the scheduled release of a limited-edition bobblehead set featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Christian Yelich, and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo -- set for Friday morning, Dec. 6.The unique bobblehead set fits together at the base to form the shape of Wisconsin, making this a first bobblehead set that connects to form a state.The limited-edition bobbleheads, which are each individually numbered to only 1,500, can be purchased online from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore.During the limited introductory period, the bobbleheads will be $175 for the set with free shipping.
MILWAUKEE -- Capping off MVP Birthday Week in Wisconsin, officials with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3 the scheduled release of a limited-edition bobblehead set featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Milwaukee Brewers' slugger Christian Yelich, and Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo -- set for Friday morning, Dec. 6.The unique bobblehead set fits together at the base to form the shape of Wisconsin, making this a first bobblehead set that connects to form a state.The limited-edition bobbleheads, which are each individually numbered to only 1,500, can be purchased online from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and BobblesGalore.During the limited introductory period, the bobbleheads will be $175 for the set with free shipping.
Bucks' winning streak at 13 after 127-103 rout of Pistons
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to their 13th consecutive victory, 127-103 over the Detroit Pistons.The last time the Bucks had a longer winning streak than this was when they won 16 in a row spanning the end of the 1972-73 season and the beginning of 1973-74.They also had a 13-game run shortly after that 16-game streak ended.Milwaukee had won its previous two games by 41 and 44 points.The Pistons had won their previous two by 34 and 33.This one wasn't close either.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to their 13th consecutive victory, 127-103 over the Detroit Pistons.The last time the Bucks had a longer winning streak than this was when they won 16 in a row spanning the end of the 1972-73 season and the beginning of 1973-74.They also had a 13-game run shortly after that 16-game streak ended.Milwaukee had won its previous two games by 41 and 44 points.The Pistons had won their previous two by 34 and 33.This one wasn't close either.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month
MILWAUKEE –- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October and November, the NBA announced today.While leading the Bucks to the best record in the Eastern Conference and matching the best start in franchise history at 17-3, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 56.0% from the field in October and November.
MILWAUKEE –- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October and November, the NBA announced today.While leading the Bucks to the best record in the Eastern Conference and matching the best start in franchise history at 17-3, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 56.0% from the field in October and November.
Giannis goes for 29 and 15 as Bucks blow out Knicks, winning 12th straight game
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo needed only 14 minutes on the court to record another double-double, finishing with 29 points and 15 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks won their 12th straight game in a 132-88 rout of the New York Knicks on Monday night, Dec. 2.The Bucks (18-3) led by as many as 47 and cruised behind Antetokounmpo, who pulled down his 10th rebound with 4:43 left in the second quarter for his NBA-leading 20th double-double.The reigning MVP shot 10 of 14 from the field, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, while playing 22 minutes.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo needed only 14 minutes on the court to record another double-double, finishing with 29 points and 15 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks won their 12th straight game in a 132-88 rout of the New York Knicks on Monday night, Dec. 2.The Bucks (18-3) led by as many as 47 and cruised behind Antetokounmpo, who pulled down his 10th rebound with 4:43 left in the second quarter for his NBA-leading 20th double-double.The reigning MVP shot 10 of 14 from the field, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, while playing 22 minutes.