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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.
Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attempts
Read full article: Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attemptsThe Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night, when the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one.
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Read full article: Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victoryGiannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season.
Lillard has 45 points and 11 assists to lead the Bucks past the Pistons, 141-135
Read full article: Lillard has 45 points and 11 assists to lead the Bucks past the Pistons, 141-135Damian Lillard had 45 points and 11 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 141-135 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
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 Bucksโ career rebounding leader, and Damian Lillard scored 39 points in Milwaukeeโs 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
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 NBAโs 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.
Butler scores 56, Heat stun Bucks 119-114 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Butler scores 56, Heat stun Bucks 119-114 for 3-1 leadJimmy Butler scored a Miami playoff record 56 points, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 on Monday night to put the NBAโs top overall seed on the brink of early elimination.
Bucks make 25 3s, beat Heat 138-122 without Antetokounmpo
Read full article: Bucks make 25 3s, beat Heat 138-122 without AntetokounmpoBrook Lopez scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 24 and the hot-shooting Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpoโs absence while trouncing the Miami Heat 138-122, tying their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win
Read full article: Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th winGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points, Brook Lopez added 21 and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-104 to become the first team to 50 wins this season.
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.
Giannis sets assists mark, hurts wrist; Bucks beat Bulls
Read full article: Giannis sets assists mark, hurts wrist; Bucks beat BullsGiannis Antetokounmpo broke Milwaukeeโs career assists record before leaving the game because of a sprained right wrist, and the Bucks won their 12th straight, beating the Chicago Bulls 112-100.
Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons.
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 NBAโs career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller.
Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102
Read full article: Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night.
Young sits, but Murray, Hawks hand Bucks 1st loss of season
Read full article: Young sits, but Murray, Hawks hand Bucks 1st loss of seasonDejounte Murray scored 25 points, rookie A.J. Griffin came off the bench in Trae Youngโs absence to add a career-high 24 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Milwaukee Bucksโ season-opening, nine-game winning streak with a 117-98 victory.
Bucks top OKC for franchise-record 9th straight to open year
Read full article: Bucks top OKC for franchise-record 9th straight to open yearBrook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise-record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94.
Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeaten
Read full article: Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeatenJrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.
Williams has 27, Celtics make 22 3s in Game 7 rout of Bucks
Read full article: Williams has 27, Celtics make 22 3s in Game 7 rout of BucksGrant Williams scored a career-high 27 points and hit seven 3-pointers, Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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 Celticsโ fourth-quarter comeback in a 116-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that tied their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.
Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final second
Read full article: Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final secondGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to beat the Boston Celtics 103-101 on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.
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.
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 โ and a matchup against Brooklyn โ 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.
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 Conferenceโs 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.
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.
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 Milwaukeeโs franchise record for career 3-pointers in the Bucksโ 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 Schrรถder scored eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and the Boston Celtics took advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpoโs absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113.
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' Antetokounmpo has been dominant, now he needs help
Read full article: Bucks' Antetokounmpo has been dominant, now he needs helpGiannis Antetokounmpo and his bum left knee bulldozed through the Phoenix Suns defense for most of Game 2, once again giving the Milwaukee Bucks more than they could have dreamed in these NBA Finals.
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
Read full article: Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 leadBrook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpoโs absence and beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday to regain the lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Bucks tie series with 107-96 Game 4 win as Nets lose Irving
Read full article: Bucks tie series with 107-96 Game 4 win as Nets lose IrvingGiannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 107-96 Game 4 victory on Sunday to tie their second-round playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets.
Durant, Irving carry Nets in opener after Harden hurt
Read full article: Durant, Irving carry Nets in opener after Harden hurtKevin Durant scored 29 points, Kyrie Irving had 25 and the two superstars carried the Brooklyn Nets after James Hardenโs early injury in a 115-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Khris Middleton lifts Bucks past Heat in OT in Game 1
Read full article: Khris Middleton lifts Bucks past Heat in OT in Game 1Khris Middleton broke a tie with a jumper with 0.5 seconds left in overtime and had 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 109-107 Saturday in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
USA Basketball picks 57 players for men's Tokyo Games pool
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 57 players for men's Tokyo Games poolUSA Basketball is a step closer to choosing the team that will play in this summerโs rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, releasing the names Thursday of 57 players who are part of the pool to fill the squad. Itโs also already drawing major interest from some NBA stars who have yet to taste Olympic gold. USA Basketball will pare the list to a 12-person Olympic team by early summer. Jordan, who now plays for Brooklyn, is also a newcomer to the pool even though he was on the 2016 Olympic team. โBut for USA Basketball to receive the commitment of so many outstanding players remains an indicator of the great honor of representing your country means to these men.โ
Antetokounmpo, Bucks rally late to to beat Clippers 105-100
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Bucks rally late to to beat Clippers 105-100Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE โ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks showed they can still rally in the fourth quarter to win games with their defense. Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and sparked a game-closing 9-0 run as the Bucks rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-100 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. The Bucks generally havenโt performed quite as well on defense this season but stifled the Clippers down the stretch. Bucks: Antetokounmpo has scored at least 35 points in four straight games, making him the first Bucks player to accomplish that feat since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from Jan. 6-14, 1973.
Gobert, Jazz beat Bucks 129-115 for 6th straight win
Read full article: Gobert, Jazz beat Bucks 129-115 for 6th straight winUtah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) pulls down a rebound as Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin, rear, looks on in the second half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-115 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 of his 29 points in the second half, but Milwaukee dropped its second straight game after a five-game win streak. The Jazz packed the paint all game on defense and picked up two defensive 3-second violations along the way.
Harden, Durant star as Nets edge Bucks 125-123
Read full article: Harden, Durant star as Nets edge Bucks 125-123Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in New York. They are 2-0 since last week's acquisition of Harden, who is averaging 33 points and 13 assists in his new uniform. Harden had 11 points at halftime following his 32-point Nets debut, when he added 14 assists and 12 rebounds. ... Durant was chosen as Eastern Conference player of the week after averaging 34 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists in Brooklynโs 3-0 week. The Bucks host the NBA champion Lakers on Thursday, two nights before the Nets open a two-game series at home against Miami.
Fast start helps Bucks breeze past Pistons 130-115
Read full article: Fast start helps Bucks breeze past Pistons 130-115NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)MILWAUKEE โ Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and Khris Middleton added 23 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled past the Detroit Pistons 130-115 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. The Bucks and Pistons faced off in Milwaukee for the second time in three nights. The Bucks (5-3) beat the Pistons 125-115 on Monday and have won their last nine regular-season meetings with Detroit. Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey had 20 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
Heat avenge embarrassment, rally to top Bucks 119-108
Read full article: Heat avenge embarrassment, rally to top Bucks 119-108Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, bottom, and Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa go for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)MIAMI โ The Miami Heat engineered a 58-point turnaround against the Milwaukee Bucks in 24 hours. Milwaukeeโs lead was 72-58 early in the second half, 84-73 with 3:44 left in the third. Milwaukee had 21 points after four minutes Tuesday; the Bucks were held to four in the first four minutes Wednesday. Miami finished 2020 at 36-29 (22-22 regular season, 14-7 playoffs).
Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1
Read full article: Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1Butler and Goran Dragic each scored 17 points for the Heat, who won the series 4-1 and will face either Boston or Toronto when the NBAs final four gets underway next week. It's Miami's first time in the East finals since 2014, and the first time Butler has gotten to the NBA's final four. Jae Crowder scored 16, Tyler Herro scored 14, Bam Adebayo had 13 and Kelly Olynyk had 12 apiece for the Heat. Donte DiVincenzo scored 17, Wesley Matthews and Marvin Williams each had 11 and Eric Bledsoe had nine assists for the Bucks. UP NEXTHeat: Game 1 of the East finals vs. Toronto or Boston, TBD.
No Giannis, no problem: Bucks top Heat in OT, force Game 5
Read full article: No Giannis, no problem: Bucks top Heat in OT, force Game 5Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo missing most of the game with a sprained right ankle, the Bucks extended their season to a Game 5 on Tuesday. The Heat gave up 12 straight points in the final period Sunday, wasting what was an eight-point lead in a closeout game. Antetokounmpo scored 19 points for the Bucks in only 11 minutes, while Brook Lopez and George Hill each had 14 for Milwaukee. TIP-INSBucks: Milwaukee missed 19 consecutive 3-pointers its last 12 of Game 3 and first seven of Game 4 before Antetokounmpo connected late in the first quarter. Heat: Miami was looking to become the first No.
Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over Bucks
Read full article: Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over BucksThe Heat outscored Milwaukee 40-13 in the fourth quarter the biggest such final-quarter margin in NBA playoff history to take a 3-0 series lead. Adebayo had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and Jae Crowder had 17 points to help the Heat improve to 7-0 in this postseason. Butler had 17 of his points in the fourth, and the Heat pulled off their biggest fourth-quarter playoff comeback ever. Butler had the next nine Miami points as the Heat went back on top, and he set Adebayo up for a short basket with 4:20 remaining to restore a 100-99 lead. ...GIANNIS 1KA dunk in the fourth quarter gave Antetokounmpo 19 points on the night and 1,000 in his 42-game playoff career.
Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past Bucks
Read full article: Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past BucksThis was just a free throw, no time on the clock, nobody else from the Miami Heat or Milwaukee Bucks standing along the lane. That got Milwaukee within two, and Butler made one free throw with 7.7 seconds left to get the lead back to three. Bam Adebayo scored 15 points, Butler and Duncan Robinson each had 13 and Kelly Olynyk added 11 for Miami which is 6-0 in this postseason. Middleton scored 23 points for Milwaukee, which got 16 apiece from Lopez and Eric Bledsoe and 14 from George Hill. FOULING ON 3SThe Heat fouled the Bucks five times on 3-point tries in the game, including twice against Lopez in a 26-second span of the first quarter.
Heat have Bucks in serious trouble going into Game 3
Read full article: Heat have Bucks in serious trouble going into Game 3Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton (22) goes down during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Miami Heat Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Having the NBA's best record during the regular season shows the obvious potential of the Milwaukee Bucks. They are now, facing a pivotal Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the rolling Miami Heat on Friday night. We're not focused on anything after Game 3," Bucks center Brook Lopez said. We're not looking back on anything from Game 2 or Game 1.
Butler scores 40, Heat top Bucks 115-104 for 1-0 series lead
Read full article: Butler scores 40, Heat top Bucks 115-104 for 1-0 series leadI felt like I took it up a level in the fourth quarter," Butler said. Bam Adebayo had 12 points, 17 rebounds and six assists for the fifth-seeded Heat, who are 3-1 overall against the top-seeded Bucks this season. Khris Middleton scored 28 points for Milwaukee, which also dropped Game 1 of its first-round series against Orlando. Kyle Korver added 11 for the Bucks, who scored 40 points on the way to an 11-point lead after the first quarter then managed 64 the rest of the way. Bucks: Milwaukee is now 20-32 in Game 1s.
Bucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal series
Read full article: Bucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal seriesGame 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup between the top-seeded Bucks and fifth-seeded Heat is Monday night in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Milwaukee needed five games to dispatch Orlando in a series that ended Saturday; the Heat swept Indiana in the first round. Were not reinventing the whole wheel on how we prepare for a game, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. Its going to be a great series, Bucks center Brook Lopez said. REGULAR-SEASON SERIESMiami won the season series 2-1.
Bucks beat Magic 118-104, take series in 5 games
Read full article: Bucks beat Magic 118-104, take series in 5 gamesWilliams scored all 12 of his points on 3-pointers, and Brook Lopez added 16 points for Milwaukee, which won four straight after dropping the opener. Nicola Vucevic had 22 points and 15 rebounds for Orlando, while Evan Fournier added 18 points. Middleton followed with a fade from the top of the key, Williams added another 3 and Middleton's free throw pushed the Bucks' lead back to 105-93 with 5:24 left. Orlando stayed close into the second quarter and was within six points when Marvin Williams 3 began a 23-12 Bucks run to end the half. Bucks: Outscored Orlando in the paint, 42-32 and finished with 16 3s on 45 attempts.
Lakers, Bucks look to clinch second-round berths Wednesday
Read full article: Lakers, Bucks look to clinch second-round berths Wednesday(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)It was only a week ago when the sky was falling on the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. The Bucks lead the Orlando Magic 3-1; the Lakers lead the Portland Trail Blazers 3-1. The bottom line is weve come out and competed so much harder.The wake-up call helped the Lakers as well. James teams went 5-5 in his first 10 series-clinching opportunities; theyre 30-5 in those situations since. NEED TO KNOW: If the Bucks win, the Eastern Conference first round would be completed in just 17 games.
Disney is nice but for NBA's top teams, no place like home
Read full article: Disney is nice but for NBA's top teams, no place like homeBut right now it's more hurting the teams that should be playing in front of rowdy fans, not virtual ones. With Domantas Sabonis lost to injury, the Pacers need Turner to do even more on the inside to pick up the slack. Game 2, 9 p.m. ESPN NEED TO KNOW: These teams are seeded No. 8 based on what they did over the entire season, but there is no such difference in the bubble. Vogel said he believes in adjusting when necessary and may decide the Lakers need more speed on the floor and go smaller.
Vucevic, Magic upset top-seeded Bucks in Game 1, 122-110
Read full article: Vucevic, Magic upset top-seeded Bucks in Game 1, 122-110Terrence Ross scored 18 points, Gary Clark added 15 and D.J. Augustin had 11 points and 11 assists for the eighth-seeded Magic, who took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 31 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists for Milwaukee, but was held without a field goal over the final 11 minutes. The Bucks came into the postseason as the favorites to win their first NBA title since 1971 despite finishing 3-5 in seeding games. But their sluggish play in the NBA bubble at Disney World carried over into the postseason.
Grizzlies roll past Bucks 119-106, reach West play-in round
Read full article: Grizzlies roll past Bucks 119-106, reach West play-in round8 team two straight times to advance to face the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference for a second straight season. The Grizzlies were eighth in the West with a 3 -game lead over the rest of the pack when they arrived at Florida. TIP-INSBucks: Starting guard Wesley Matthews missed a second straight game with a sore right adductor. UP NEXTThe Bucks will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs.
Doncic gets 17th triple-double, Mavs top Bucks 136-132 in OT
Read full article: Doncic gets 17th triple-double, Mavs top Bucks 136-132 in OTBrook Lopez scored a season-high 34 points for the Bucks, who have already clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Doncic's final assist was a between-the-legs pass to Maxi Kleber for a three-point play and a 133-128 lead. The foul that sent Doncic to the line was originally called as the sixth on Antetokounmpo. Middleton's three-point play with 1.9 seconds left in the half put Milwaukee up 71-62. Mavericks: Play Utah on Monday.
No shortage of points scored inside the NBA's bubble
Read full article: No shortage of points scored inside the NBA's bubbleScoring numbers are soaring inside the NBAs bubble, where the restarted season is happening at Walt Disney World. Games on average have seen nine points more than what had been the norm this season. There was a six-game NBA schedule on Feb. 21, 1988, and all the teams playing that night scored at least 110 points. That hadnt happened, on a day of five or more games, again in the NBA until July 31 the second day of bubble games. And the fact that, you know, the skill sets of NBA players are increasing exponentially by the month.
Giannis watches in 2nd half as Nets beat Bucks 119-116
Read full article: Giannis watches in 2nd half as Nets beat Bucks 119-116Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points playing only the first half for Milwaukee, which has lost two of three seeding games. Kyle Korver scored 13 points, and Ersan Ilyasova had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Chiozza scored on a reverse layup, then Luwawu-Cabarrot hit a 3 with 2:59 left to put the Nets ahead to stay. Milwaukee appeared ready to clinch from the opening tip as the Bucks scored eight of the first 10 points and hit 7 of 14 beyond the arc. Bucks: G Wesley Matthews sat out with a sore right calf with starting center Brook Lopez also out.
Westbrook scores 31 as Rockets get 120-116 win over Bucks
Read full article: Westbrook scores 31 as Rockets get 120-116 win over BucksIt was the 36th straight game with at least 20 points for Westbrook, who led Houston's offense on a night James Harden scored 24. So, I think a lot of tonights on me.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists for Milwaukee. But Houston scored the next nine points, highlighted by a 3 and a steal from P.J. Westbrook made two free throws before a shot by Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee up 116-115 with 16.5 seconds remaining. The Rockets were up by two after a basket by Westbrook with about 1 minutes left in the third quarter.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks return with 119-112 win over Celtics
Read full article: Antetokounmpo, Bucks return with 119-112 win over CelticsA replay overturned what would have been the NBA's MVP sixth foul with 1:28 left and he made the most of his second chance, helping the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 119-112 on Friday night. Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in the Bucks first game in the restart. I felt like he was moving on the last play but either way if it was a charge, if it was not a charge, Im happy that we got the win and Ill learn from the play, Antetokounmpo said. Smart scored 23 points for the Celtics and Jaylen Brown had 22, but star forward Jayson Tatum had a nightmarish restart. Bucks: Play Houston on Sunday.
The NBA is coming back, and here's 10 things to know
Read full article: The NBA is coming back, and here's 10 things to know8 seed in the Western Conference Memphis, Portland, New Orleans, Sacramento, San Antonio and Phoenix. The other games: Sacramento vs. San Antonio, Memphis vs. San Antonio and Portland vs. Memphis. The Grizzlies start with a 3 1/2-game lead over Portland, New Orleans and Sacramento, along with a four-game edge on San Antonio. The Bucks were 22-0 against those eight teams one of three NBA teams to go unbeaten against that group. NBA teams have combined for 23,560 3-pointers made so far this season, which is already the fourth-most of any season in league history.