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76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be out
Read full article: 76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be outPhiladelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss the season opener against Milwaukee and could miss more games as they return from injuries.
Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5
Read full article: Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis each scored 29 points and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks kept their season alive by routing the Indiana Pacers 115-92 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s
Read full article: Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5sPerhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia would’ve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBA’s best record.
Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
Read full article: Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in seriesMyles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113.
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series leadTyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Friday night's Game 3 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, but All-Star Khris Middleton be in the starting lineup.
Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
Read full article: Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuriesMilwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton’s status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn’t practice Thursday.
Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener
Read full article: Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff openerDamian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 in their Eastern Conference playoff opener.
Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory
Read full article: Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victoryDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to rally past the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 for their sixth straight victory.
Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' debut as Bucks coach with 113-107 win
Read full article: Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' debut as Bucks coach with 113-107 winNikola Jokic spoiled Doc Rivers' debut as Milwaukee coach by recording his 14th triple-double of the season in the Denver Nuggets' 113-107 victory over the Bucks.
Brunson scores 38, Knicks snap Bucks' seven-game winning streak with 129-122 victory
Read full article: Brunson scores 38, Knicks snap Bucks' seven-game winning streak with 129-122 victoryJalen Brunson scored 38 points and the New York Knicks snapped Milwaukee’s seven-game winning streak, ending their lengthy skid against the Bucks with a 129-122 victory.
Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on Christmas
Read full article: Bucks beat the Knicks again in a one-sided series, with the teams set to meet again on ChristmasGiannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11 boards, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 130-111 to open a two-game series with their seventh straight victory.
Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over Rockets
Read full article: Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over RocketsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 17 rebounds, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks’ career rebounding leader, and Damian Lillard scored 39 points in Milwaukee’s 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive loss
Read full article: Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive lossDamian Lillard scored 33 points, Bobby Portis had a season-high 31 and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced Detroit 146-114 on Saturday to hand the Pistons their 23rd consecutive loss.
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
Read full article: Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament finalTyrese Haliburton had 27 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 on Thursday to advance to the championship game int the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Lillard combine for 65, and Bucks earn quarterfinal berth by topping Heat 131-124Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points, Damian Lillard added 32 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 131-124 on Tuesday night and clinch a home quarterfinal game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116
Read full article: Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116Jayson Tatum shook off an illness to have 23 points and 11 rebounds, carrying the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night in an early showdown of top Eastern Conference teams.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburton’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.
Middleton won't play Sunday against Hawks as Bucks monitor his workload in return from knee surgery
Read full article: Middleton won't play Sunday against Hawks as Bucks monitor his workload in return from knee surgeryKhris Middleton won’t play Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks as the Milwaukee Bucks monitor his workload in the three-time All-Star forward’s return from offseason knee surgery.
Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks
Read full article: Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded BucksJimmy Butler scored 42 points and the Miami Heat staged a second straight stunning fourth-quarter rally before winning 128-126 in overtime at Milwaukee in Game 5 to cap an upset of the top-seeded Bucks in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Butler scores 30, Heat top Giannis-less Bucks 121-99
Read full article: Butler scores 30, Heat top Giannis-less Bucks 121-99Jimmy Butler scored 30 points before leaving with back soreness following a hard fall, and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 121-99 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Curry, Warriors rally past NBA-best Bucks 125-116 in OT
Read full article: Curry, Warriors rally past NBA-best Bucks 125-116 in OTStephen Curry scored 36 points with 22 of those in the fourth quarter and overtime, shining in his first home game back from a long injury absence and leading the Golden State Warriors past the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks 125-116.
Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat Bucks
Read full article: Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat BucksAnthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James overtook Magic Johnson on the NBA’s career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller.
Allen, Bucks hang on after Giannis fouls out to edge Knicks
Read full article: Allen, Bucks hang on after Giannis fouls out to edge KnicksGiannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, then Grayson Allen made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left after his superstar teammate fouled out to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-103 victory over the New York Knicks.
Bucks match franchise record with 7th win to open season
Read full article: Bucks match franchise record with 7th win to open seasonGiannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks matched a franchise record with their seventh straight win to open the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-91.
Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99
Read full article: Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a lopsided run after Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter and beat the Nets 110-99.
Tatum's huge effort helps Celtics win 108-95 to force Game 7
Read full article: Tatum's huge effort helps Celtics win 108-95 to force Game 7Jayson Tatum scored 46 points, outdueling Giannis Antetokounmpo and making sure there wouldn’t be another Milwaukee Bucks fourth-quarter comeback, and the Boston Celtics beat the defending champions 108-95 to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Celtics' Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. Bucks
Read full article: Celtics' Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. BucksBoston forward/center Robert Williams missed his third straight game with an injured left knee as the Celtics tried to keep their season alive Friday night in Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Holiday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead
Read full article: Holiday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 leadBobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.
Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with 116-108 victory
Read full article: Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with 116-108 victoryAl Horford and Jayson Tatum scored 30 points each and led the Boston Celtics’ fourth-quarter comeback in a 116-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that tied their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.
Bucks forward Khris Middleton out at least 2 more games
Read full article: Bucks forward Khris Middleton out at least 2 more gamesMilwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will miss at least two more games in the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics as he recovers from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-Steph
Read full article: Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-StephGame 1 showed that whoever wins the 1-on-1 scoring battle between Memphis’ Ja Morant and Stephen Curry of the Warriors doesn’t mean their team will win the game or their Western Conference semifinal.
Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89
Read full article: Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, Bucks
Read full article: Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, BucksThe only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confidence.
Bucks remain mum on Middleton's status for Celtics series
Read full article: Bucks remain mum on Middleton's status for Celtics seriesMilwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer offered no new details Friday on Khris Middleton’s potential availability for the defending champions’ Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with the Boston Celtics.
Tougher challenge awaits defending champ Bucks in 2nd round
Read full article: Tougher challenge awaits defending champ Bucks in 2nd roundThe defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered from a bumpy beginning and rediscovered their championship form in plenty of time to dispose of the Chicago Bulls in their opening-round series.
Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face Celtics
Read full article: Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face CelticsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night to finish off the first-round series in five games.
Bulls rule out LaVine, Caruso for Game 5 in Milwaukee
Read full article: Bulls rule out LaVine, Caruso for Game 5 in MilwaukeeThe Chicago Bulls won’t have guards Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso available when they try to keep their season alive in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Allen scores 27, Bucks beat Bulls 119-95 to take 3-1 lead
Read full article: Allen scores 27, Bucks beat Bulls 119-95 to take 3-1 leadGrayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 119-95 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.
Bucks rout Bulls 111-81, take 2-1 lead without Middleton
Read full article: Bucks rout Bulls 111-81, take 2-1 lead without MiddletonGrayson Allen made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points and the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Chicago Bulls 111-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series without the injured Khris Middleton.
Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injury
Read full article: Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injuryMilwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss at least two weeks after injuring his left knee Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls.
DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie series
Read full article: DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie seriesDeMar DeRozan scored 41 points for his career playoff high and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110 on Wednesday to tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86
Read full article: Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seed
Read full article: Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seedKevin Love made eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the No. 8 play-in spot — and a matchup against Brooklyn — with a 133-115 win over Milwaukee.
Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central
Read full article: Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch CentralBrook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division championship with a 127-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Giannis becomes Bucks' scoring leader in OT win over Nets
Read full article: Giannis becomes Bucks' scoring leader in OT win over NetsGiannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become Milwaukee’s career scoring leader on a 3-pointer that forced overtime, and then made two free throws in the final seconds to give the Bucks a 120-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Antetokounmpo's 40 points, late block lead Bucks past 76ers
Read full article: Antetokounmpo's 40 points, late block lead Bucks past 76ersGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and had a game-deciding block of Joel Embiid in the final seconds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams.
Klay Thompson scores season-high 38, Warriors top Bucks
Read full article: Klay Thompson scores season-high 38, Warriors top BucksKlay Thompson scored a season-best 38 points, raising his right arm in triumph to ignite the home crowd and leading the Golden State Warriors past the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks, 122-109 on Saturday night.
Khris Middleton scores 44 points, Bucks rally to beat Suns
Read full article: Khris Middleton scores 44 points, Bucks rally to beat SunsKhris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points, Jrue Holiday had 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 132-122 on Sunday.
Holiday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119
Read full article: Holiday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119Jrue Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final six minutes to beat the Miami Heat 120-119.
Close East race adds to Bucks' urgency coming out of break
Read full article: Close East race adds to Bucks' urgency coming out of breakGiannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are coming out of the All-Star break knowing they've got work ahead just to earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120
Read full article: Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night.
Bulls coach Donovan rips Bucks' Allen after flagrant foul
Read full article: Bulls coach Donovan rips Bucks' Allen after flagrant foulChicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan says the flagrant foul that resulted in Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen’s ejection could have caused a serious injury and merits a closer look from the NBA.
Antetokounmpo has triple-double, Bucks rip Warriors 118-99
Read full article: Antetokounmpo has triple-double, Bucks rip Warriors 118-99Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had his third triple-double of the season to help Milwaukee rout the Golden State Warriors 118-99 on Thursday night in Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer’s return from the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols.
Giannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in Brooklyn
Read full article: Giannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in BrooklynGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence, Khris Middleton added 15 of his 20 in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Brooklyn Nets 121-109.
Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104Giannis Antetokounmpo came back from a two-game absence and scored 27 points on his 27th birthday to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-104.
Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks defeat Lakers 109-102
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks defeat Lakers 109-102Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 47 points and Khris Middleton tied Milwaukee’s franchise record for career 3-pointers in the Bucks’ 109-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
With Giannis scratched, Celtics beat Bucks 122-113 in OT
Read full article: With Giannis scratched, Celtics beat Bucks 122-113 in OTDennis Schröder scored eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and the Boston Celtics took advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113.
Spurs knock off Bucks 102-93 on road to stop 4-game skid
Read full article: Spurs knock off Bucks 102-93 on road to stop 4-game skidDejounte Murray had 23 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs pulled away in the final minutes for a 102-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that snapped a four-game losing streak.
Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in opener
Read full article: Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in openerTyler Herro scored 27 points in 24 minutes off the bench, Jimmy Butler added 21 and the Miami Heat opened their season with an easy 137-95 victory over the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over Nets
Read full article: Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over NetsGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and the Milwaukee Bucks opened the defense of their first title in half a century by beating the Brooklyn Nets 127-104 on Tuesday.