Bucks, Cousins Subs team up to benefit the Hunger Task Force: $20,000 raised

Bucks, Cousins Subs team up to benefit the Hunger Task Force: $20,000 raised

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Cousins Subs on Thursday, April 13th teamed up to help the Hunger Task Force.For every Bucks' blocked shot this season, Cousins donated $45 to the Hunger Task Force in honor of its 45th anniversary.The grand total was almost $20,000.Even though this campaign is over, there are still ways you can help year-round.PHOTO GALLERY"Donate food items, non-perishable items -- and that can be done all year long here at the Hunger Task Force and, of course, you can volunteer your time and make sure that all of the people in our community are not hungry," Jim Paschke, Bucks announcer said.As part of the campaign, Cousins Subs stores in Milwaukee collected 3,217 pounds of canned goods and 6,870 pounds were collected statewide.

Antetokounmpo scores 28 points, Bucks beat Raptors 97-83

Antetokounmpo scores 28 points, Bucks beat Raptors 97-83

TORONTO -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, rookie Malcolm Brogdon had 16 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 97-83 on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.Playing his second career playoff series, Antetekounmpo made 13 of 18 shots, and added eight rebounds and three assists.

Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2017 NBA Playoffs in Toronto on Saturday, April 15th

Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2017 NBA Playoffs in Toronto on Saturday, April 15th

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2017 NBA Playoffs in Toronto on Saturday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m,, the league announced Wednesday night, April 12th.According to a press release, Milwaukee will host its first two home playoff games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday, April 20th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m.Fans can take advantage of the Playoff Two Pack offer and get tickets to each of the first two home playoff games for just $55.

Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, beat Bucks 112-94; Milwaukee faces Toronto in 1st round

Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in East, beat Bucks 112-94; Milwaukee faces Toronto in 1st round

BOSTON — Gerald Green scored 18 points, 10 of them in a 25-2 fourth-quarter run, and the Boston Celtics beat the resting Milwaukee Bucks 112-94 in the regular-season finale on Wednesday night to claim the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.The Celtics were assured of home-court advantage through the conference finals when Cleveland lost to Toronto minutes before the game ended.

Bucks brush past Hornets for 89-79 win

Bucks brush past Hornets for 89-79 win

MILWAUKEE  — Tony Snell scored 16 points, Jason Terry had season highs of 15 points and five 3-pointers, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 89-79 on Monday night.Center Greg Monroe provided punch in the paint with 16 points and nine rebounds for the Bucks, who clinched at least the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with the win.Giannis Antetokounmpo picked up his third triple-double of the season with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, clinching the feat after firing a pass with 54 seconds left to Khris Middleton for a 3.The Hornets led for much of the first three quarters despite being without leading scorer Kemba Walker because of a hyperextended left knee.Trailing 66-61 going into the fourth, Milwaukee asserted control in the final period with Terry hitting from the outside and Monroe controlling the middle.Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points for the Hornets.But Charlotte shot just 5 of 20 from the floor in the fourth quarter, when the Bucks were only starting to take off.

Fear the deer! Bucks beat 76ers 90-82 to clinch playoff spot

Fear the deer! Bucks beat 76ers 90-82 to clinch playoff spot

PHILADELPHIA — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 90-82 on Saturday night to clinch a playoff berth.The Bucks, who snapped a three-game losing streak, began the night needing a victory and a loss by either Chicago, Indiana or Miami to secure their second postseason berth in three years.

Paul George scores 23 points, Pacers beat Bucks 104-89

Paul George scores 23 points, Pacers beat Bucks 104-89

INDIANAPOLIS — With the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture tightening up on a nightly basis, Paul George and the Indiana Pacers got a much-needed home win Thursday night to keep their postseason hopes alive.George had 23 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-89.

Bucks' recent success gained Thunder's full attention; OKC beat Milwaukee 110-79

Bucks' recent success gained Thunder's full attention; OKC beat Milwaukee 110-79

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma -- Russell Westbrook matched Oscar Robertson's single-season record with his 41st triple-double and helped the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-79 on Tuesday night, April 4th.Westbrook clinched his seventh straight triple-double on an assist to Taj Gibson with 9:17 left in the third quarter.

31 points, 15 rebounds for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Bucks fall to Dallas Mavericks 109-105

31 points, 15 rebounds for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Bucks fall to Dallas Mavericks 109-105

MILWAUKEE -- Harrison Barnes scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-105 victory over the listless Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, April 2nd.The Mavericks played as if they still had a chance at the playoffs, while the Bucks frittered away an opportunity to cement their hold on the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference.Dallas capitalized on 15 turnovers, turning them into 19 points, and Nicolas Brussino's uncontested layup gave the Mavericks a 91-82 lead with 7:12 left to play.The Bucks pulled to 106-103 on Matthew Dellavedova's 3-pointer with 1:24 to play, but got no closer.Dirk Nowitzki and J.J. Barea each had 17 points as the Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak.

Middleton, Maker lead Bucks to 108-105 OT win over Pistons

Khris Middleton hit a 3-pointer with 40.7 seconds left in overtime, rookie Thon Maker scored a career-high 23 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 108-105 on Friday night.Middleton hit the 3 from the right wing after Maker tipped an offensive rebound right back to his teammate to save a crucial possession that started with a Middleton miss from nearly the same spot behind the arc.It was a thrilling end to the month for the Bucks, who moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference after going 14-4 in March.Tobias Harris scored 23 points to lead the Pistons in a game of wild of swings.

Bucks fend off late Celtics rally in 103-100 win

Bucks fend off late Celtics rally in 103-100 win

BOSTON, Massachusetts -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked the Boston Celtics out first place in the Eastern Conference with a 103-100 victory on Wednesday night, March 29th.Malcolm Brogdon, one of the leading contenders for NBA Rookie of the Year, finished with 16 points and nine assists.