Milwaukee Bucks lose 116-99 to New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Ryan Anderson scored 23 points and tied a season-high with six 3-pointers, leading the hot-shooting New Orleans Pelicans to a 116-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.New Orleans trailed 71-69 after Milwaukee's Khris Middleton scored 14 points in the first 9 minutes of the third quarter, but the Pelicans responded with a 31-14 run.

Milwaukee Bucks fall to Houston Rockets 102-98

HOUSTON  — James Harden scored 30 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a two-game skid with a 102-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.The Rockets closed the third quarter with a 14-2 run to turn a one-point game into a double-digit lead entering the fourth.They were up by 12 when the Bucks went on a 14-4 run, that started with consecutive dunks by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Carter-Williams and ended with a 3-pointer by Khris Middleton, to cut the lead to 100-98 with 6.9 seconds left.But Trevor Ariza made a pair of free throws after that to secure the victory.Middleton and Greg Monroe scored 21 points each for the Bucks, whose three-game winning streak ended.Ariza added 19 points for the Rockets, who were playing without Dwight Howard, who sat out after spraining his left ankle Wednesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks take advantage of short-handed Heat, top Miami 91-79

MIAMI — Khris Middleton scored 22 points, Greg Monroe added 15 and the Milwaukee Bucks clamped down defensively on short-handed Miami throughout, beating the Heat 91-79 on Tuesday night, January 19th.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 points for the Bucks, who have now beaten Miami five consecutive times.Hassan Whiteside scored 23 points and grabbed 18 rebounds for Miami, which has dropped two straight and trailed by at least 22 in each of those games.

Back to back wins: Milwaukee Bucks beat Charlotte Hornets, 105-92

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Khris Middleton scored 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-92 on Saturday night.Greg Monroe had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Milwaukee, and Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 14 points and 11 boards.

Mike Tate, former chairman of Wisconsin Democratic Party now working for Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE -- Mike Tate, the former chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party is working as a lobbyist for the Milwaukee Bucks at City Hall.Most recently, Tate attended a Milwaukee Common Council committee meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, where the Bucks arena district zoning and master plan passed unanimously.Tate confirmed after that meeting that he is working for the Bucks -- but declined to comment further.Tate was chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party for six years -- ending in June 2015.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Milwaukee Bucks, Cousins Subs launch “Super Sub” promotion

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and locally-based Cousins Subs announced Wednesday, January 13th the new “Super Sub” promotion in which fans are invited to vote for their top Bucks performers off the bench.Strong play from the reserves is key to any successful team, and the Bucks and Cousins are recognizing the Bucks subs who are contributing most.From now until Jan. 31, fans can log on to www.bucks.com/supersub to vote for the Cousins “Super Sub” they think is making the biggest impact on the team.Every fan who votes will receive an exclusive Cousins Subs offer to use on their next online order.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points as Bucks rally to beat Bulls 106-101

MILWAUKEE  — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks used a late rally to slip past the Chicago Bulls, 106-101 on Tuesday night, January 12th.Greg Monroe added 17 points and 12 rebounds for Milwaukee.Jimmy Butler scored 30 points and Nikola Mirotic and Tony Snell added 17 apiece for Chicago, which used a 25-9 run late in the third quarter and early into the fourth to seemingly gain control of the game.The Bulls, who have lost three straight, have scored 100 or more points for 12 consecutive games.

Milwaukee Bucks lose third of four, falling to New York Knicks 100-88

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Kristaps Porzingis had a few more highlight plays during New York's high-flying third quarter, and the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-88 on Sunday night, January 10th.The Knicks broke it open in the third by outshooting and outdunking one of the NBA's most athletic teams.Porzingis was at the forefront, with a sensational follow dunk on one end and a blocked shot on the other as the Knicks began pouring it on in the middle of the period.He had 15 points for the Knicks, who won for the fourth time in five games.

Buzzer beater win: Milwaukee Bucks top Dallas Mavericks 96-95

MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton's driving layup with less than 10 seconds to play carried the Milwaukee Bucks to a 96-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.Middleton scored 27 points, John Henson 16 and Michael Carter-Williams added 15 points and a season-high 12 rebounds as Milwaukee snapped Dallas' six-game winning streak against them.Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points and Devin Harris came off the bench for a season-high 19 for Dallas.Nowitzki made two free throws with 38 seconds left for Dallas' first lead since early in the first quarter.

Milwaukee Bucks lose second straight game, falling to Chicago Bulls 117-106

CHICAGO  — Jimmy Butler had 32 points and a season-high 10 assists to lead the streaking Chicago Bulls to a 117-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, January 5th.Pau Gasol scored 26 points with 11 rebounds, and Taj Gibson added 11 points and 14 boards as the Bulls led the entire way in their season-best fifth straight win.Butler was coming off a record-breaking performance Sunday, when he scored 40 of his 42 points in the second half of a 115-113 victory at Toronto to surpass Michael Jordan's team mark for points in a half.

Milwaukee Bucks fall to Spurs 123-98: Spurs join Golden State as only teams to reach 30 wins

MILWAUKEE — Kawhi Leonard scored 10 of his 24 points in the decisive third quarter and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-98 on Monday night, January 4th for their fifth straight victory.The Spurs improved to 30-6 and joined defending champion Golden State as the only teams to reach 30 wins already this season.Rookie swingman Jonathon Simmons scored a career-high 18 for the Spurs, who set a season high for points two days after posting 121 against Houston.

Milwaukee Bucks ring in 2016 with 95-85 win over Minnesota Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS  — Greg Monroe had 19 points and 10 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks overcome O.J. Mayo's wild ejection in a 95-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.John Henson scored 15 points for the Bucks, and Khris Middleton added 13.

Khris Middleton scores 33 points as Bucks beat Pacers 120-116

INDIANAPOLIS — Khris Middleton scored 33 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 on Thursday night, December 31st.Greg Monroe added 23 points for Milwaukee, which shot 58 percent (45 for 77) from the field.