Bucks celebrate men and women of armed forces with Hoops for Troops Week
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks are celebrating the men and women of our nation’s armed forces with Hoops for Troops Week presented by We Energies.To recognize active service members and veterans, Hoops for Troops Week will provide veterans and current service members in the community with opportunities to interact with Bucks players and staff, before culminating with Thursday’s home game against the Chicago Bulls.According to a press release, Hoops for Troops Week will tip-off on Wednesday when Bucks guard Wesley Matthews and FOX Sports Wisconsin analyst Steve Novak host a dinner for veterans who are currently enrolled in compensated work therapy at a transitional residence located on the Clement J.
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks are celebrating the men and women of our nation’s armed forces with Hoops for Troops Week presented by We Energies.To recognize active service members and veterans, Hoops for Troops Week will provide veterans and current service members in the community with opportunities to interact with Bucks players and staff, before culminating with Thursday’s home game against the Chicago Bulls.According to a press release, Hoops for Troops Week will tip-off on Wednesday when Bucks guard Wesley Matthews and FOX Sports Wisconsin analyst Steve Novak host a dinner for veterans who are currently enrolled in compensated work therapy at a transitional residence located on the Clement J.
Antetokounmpo's 35 points lead Bucks past Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 16 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Sunday night, Nov. 10.Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in the second half.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 16 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Sunday night, Nov. 10.Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in the second half.
Bogdanovic hits 3 at buzzer, Jazz beat Bucks 103-100
SALT LAKE CITY — Bojan Bogdanovic didn't hesitate to ask his new coach for the final shot.With 1.3 seconds left, Utah coach Quin Snyder drew up a play the Jazz practiced earlier Friday, but Bogdanovic said he wanted the ball."Mike (Conley) was supposed to be in that corner, but I asked him if he could go to the other," Bogdanovic said.Joe Ingles faked a pass to his right and then threw it to Bogdanovic near the left corner — one of his favorite spots.
SALT LAKE CITY — Bojan Bogdanovic didn't hesitate to ask his new coach for the final shot.With 1.3 seconds left, Utah coach Quin Snyder drew up a play the Jazz practiced earlier Friday, but Bogdanovic said he wanted the ball."Mike (Conley) was supposed to be in that corner, but I asked him if he could go to the other," Bogdanovic said.Joe Ingles faked a pass to his right and then threw it to Bogdanovic near the left corner — one of his favorite spots.
Bucks get the win over Timberwolves after delay of game to repair uneven rim
MINNEAPOLIS -- The start of Monday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves was delayed because one of the rims was not level.The game was scheduled to tip-off at 8:10 p.m. Eastern.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The start of Monday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves was delayed because one of the rims was not level.The game was scheduled to tip-off at 8:10 p.m. Eastern.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.While leading the Bucks to a 3-1 record, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 57.8% from the field.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.While leading the Bucks to a 3-1 record, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 57.8% from the field.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 as Milwaukee Bucks beat Toronto Raptors 115-105
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, Nov. 2 in the first meeting between the teams since the Eastern Conference finals.Eric Bledsoe added 14 points and five assists, and Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each had 11 points for the Bucks.The Bucks had the best record in the East last season and then took a 2-0 lead over the Raptors in the conference finals, but Toronto took the next four en route to its first NBA championship.In this rematch, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 36 points and Pascal Siakam 16 for Toronto, which had won four of its first five this season.The Bucks' habit of blowing big leads nearly cost them again.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, Nov. 2 in the first meeting between the teams since the Eastern Conference finals.Eric Bledsoe added 14 points and five assists, and Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each had 11 points for the Bucks.The Bucks had the best record in the East last season and then took a 2-0 lead over the Raptors in the conference finals, but Toronto took the next four en route to its first NBA championship.In this rematch, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 36 points and Pascal Siakam 16 for Toronto, which had won four of its first five this season.The Bucks' habit of blowing big leads nearly cost them again.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks roll past Magic 123-91
ORLANDO, Fla. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Orlando Magic 123-91 on Friday night.Eric Bledsoe added 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, which was coming off a 116-105 loss at Boston on Wednesday night.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Orlando Magic 123-91 on Friday night.Eric Bledsoe added 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, which was coming off a 116-105 loss at Boston on Wednesday night.
Despite lead in 1st half, Milwaukee Bucks fell to Boston Celtics who rallied for the win
BOSTON — Kemba Walker had 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-105 on Wednesday night.Jayson Tatum added 25 points, Gordon Hayward had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Marcus Smart finished with 19 points and six assists.Milwaukee dominated in the first half, leading 19.
BOSTON — Kemba Walker had 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-105 on Wednesday night.Jayson Tatum added 25 points, Gordon Hayward had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Marcus Smart finished with 19 points and six assists.Milwaukee dominated in the first half, leading 19.
Khris Middleton scores 21, leads Bucks past Cavaliers 129-112
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 21 points, George Hill added 19 and seven Milwaukee players finished in double figures as the Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-112 on Monday night, Oct. 28.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes, Pat Connaughton added 17 points, Brook Lopez 16, and Wesley Matthews and Eric Bledsoe each finished with 14 points for Milwaukee.Collin Sexton paced the Cavaliers with 18 points, while Jordan Clarkson and Tristan Thompson each added 17.Milwaukee led by as many as 16 points before Cleveland rallied and cut its deficit to 96-91 in the fourth quarter.But Middleton and Lopez led a 28-12 run that pushed the Bucks' lead to 124-103 with less than 4 minutes remaining.
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 21 points, George Hill added 19 and seven Milwaukee players finished in double figures as the Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-112 on Monday night, Oct. 28.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes, Pat Connaughton added 17 points, Brook Lopez 16, and Wesley Matthews and Eric Bledsoe each finished with 14 points for Milwaukee.Collin Sexton paced the Cavaliers with 18 points, while Jordan Clarkson and Tristan Thompson each added 17.Milwaukee led by as many as 16 points before Cleveland rallied and cut its deficit to 96-91 in the fourth quarter.But Middleton and Lopez led a 28-12 run that pushed the Bucks' lead to 124-103 with less than 4 minutes remaining.
Heat spoil Bucks' home opener, rally to 131-126 win in OT
MILWAUKEE — Goran Dragic scored 25 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo added and the Miami Heat rallied from a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime 131-126 on Saturday night.Antetokounmpo finished with 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, but last season's MVP also had eight turnovers and fouled out with 2:31 to play in overtime.
MILWAUKEE — Goran Dragic scored 25 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo added and the Miami Heat rallied from a 21-point third-quarter deficit to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime 131-126 on Saturday night.Antetokounmpo finished with 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, but last season's MVP also had eight turnovers and fouled out with 2:31 to play in overtime.
'We love Giannis:' Bucks fans excited, energized for new season, despite home opener loss
MILWAUKEE -- It was a roller coaster of emotions for fans of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening, Oct. 26.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a roller coaster of emotions for fans of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening, Oct. 26.
Giannis Antetokounmpo debuts new shoe colorway following Bucks season opener win
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo fans and shoe fans, listen up!
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo fans and shoe fans, listen up!
Bucks beat Rockets 117-111 in season opener
HOUSTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had a triple-double before fouling out and his supporting cast held on to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-111 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, Oct. 24 in a star-studded opener featuring the last three MVPs.Antetokounmpo, the MVP last season, fouled out with about five minutes remaining.
HOUSTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had a triple-double before fouling out and his supporting cast held on to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-111 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, Oct. 24 in a star-studded opener featuring the last three MVPs.Antetokounmpo, the MVP last season, fouled out with about five minutes remaining.
Dwyane Wade signs sports and entertainment deal with WarnerMedia
NEW YORK — Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade is getting into the media business.Wade will be a regular analyst for TNT's studio coverage of the NBA on Tuesday nights alongside former Miami Heat teammate Shaquille O'Neal and Candace Parker this season.
NEW YORK — Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade is getting into the media business.Wade will be a regular analyst for TNT's studio coverage of the NBA on Tuesday nights alongside former Miami Heat teammate Shaquille O'Neal and Candace Parker this season.
Milwaukee Bucks want to elevate the experience at Fiserv Forum with new food offerings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to create the perfect recipe for a winning season -- and that is not the only thing heating up inside Fiserv Forum.Fiserv Forum officials unveiled on Wednesday, Oct. 16 the new food and beverage items for the 2019-20 season.There is a "Beyond Gyro," an "MKE Brat" with cheese curds and even a Coconut Curry Chicken Bowl -- just to name a few.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to create the perfect recipe for a winning season -- and that is not the only thing heating up inside Fiserv Forum.Fiserv Forum officials unveiled on Wednesday, Oct. 16 the new food and beverage items for the 2019-20 season.There is a "Beyond Gyro," an "MKE Brat" with cheese curds and even a Coconut Curry Chicken Bowl -- just to name a few.
Report: NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a father
MILWAUKEE -- A report from EuroHoops.net says Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a father in the coming months!The website reports the news was shared in an Instagram post by Giannis' girlfriend Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger.
MILWAUKEE -- A report from EuroHoops.net says Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a father in the coming months!The website reports the news was shared in an Instagram post by Giannis' girlfriend Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger.
China’s threat to bar NBA exhibition games from TV heats up tensions with US
WASHINGTON — Tensions between China and the National Basketball Association are heating up.China says it will not air NBA exhibition games played in the country this week, after the Houston Rockets’ general manager tweeted support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.Some advocates say the U.S. should pull all business with China, despite the millions of dollars that may be at stake.Meanwhile, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is defending the Rockets’ GM Daryl Morey’s right to have posted the tweet, saying:“We are not apologizing for Daryl exercising his freedom of expression.”Riley Walters with the Heritage Foundation says the NBA is trying to play on both teams, because China generates millions of dollars in revenue for the league each year.“They are going to do what they think is best for their shareholders interests and for their bottom line at the end of the year,” says Walters.But Ibrahim Hooper with the Council on American-Islamic Relations says the money isn’t worth compromising American values.Hooper says the NBA should cut all ties with China.
WASHINGTON — Tensions between China and the National Basketball Association are heating up.China says it will not air NBA exhibition games played in the country this week, after the Houston Rockets’ general manager tweeted support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.Some advocates say the U.S. should pull all business with China, despite the millions of dollars that may be at stake.Meanwhile, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is defending the Rockets’ GM Daryl Morey’s right to have posted the tweet, saying:“We are not apologizing for Daryl exercising his freedom of expression.”Riley Walters with the Heritage Foundation says the NBA is trying to play on both teams, because China generates millions of dollars in revenue for the league each year.“They are going to do what they think is best for their shareholders interests and for their bottom line at the end of the year,” says Walters.But Ibrahim Hooper with the Council on American-Islamic Relations says the money isn’t worth compromising American values.Hooper says the NBA should cut all ties with China.
Milwaukee Bucks unveil new Nike Statement Edition 'Fear the Deer' uniforms
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled on Wednesday, Oct. 9 new Nike Statement Edition Fear the Deer uniforms for the 2019-20 season.A news release from the Bucks say the new Nike Statement Edition uniform will make its debut for the team's season opener when they take on the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Oct. 24.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled on Wednesday, Oct. 9 new Nike Statement Edition Fear the Deer uniforms for the 2019-20 season.A news release from the Bucks say the new Nike Statement Edition uniform will make its debut for the team's season opener when they take on the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Oct. 24.