Bucks pull off another "W" vs. the Bulls, Game 6 Thursday in Milwaukee

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Carter-Williams had 22 points and eight assists, Khris Middleton scored 21 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks avoided elimination again with a 94-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.With a 3-2 lead, the Bulls will try to close it out again Thursday at Milwaukee.

"We've gotten better each game:" With one 'W' over the Bulls, Bucks hope momentum continues

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday night, April 27th, the Milwaukee Bucks' season could come to an end -- but the team is proving that it isn't satisfied just moving up from the worst team in the NBA to a .500 record.On Saturday night, the Bucks were teetering between elimination due to missed opportunities and posting their first playoff win in five seasons.

Game 5 here we come: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Chicago Bulls, 92-90

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jerryd Bayless made a layup at the buzzer off an inbounds pass, lifting Milwaukee to a 92-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, drawing the Bucks within 3-1 in their Eastern Conference playoff series.With 1.3 seconds left, Jared Dudley threw a high-arcing pass toward the basket from side court.

Bucks push Bulls, but lose in double overtime

MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks put forth a sensational effort Thursday night but came up on the losing end of a 113-106 double overtime decision against the Bulls in the NBA Playoffs.

Business Journal: Bucks president "confident" arena financing deal close at hand

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reported Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin said he is confident the team and public officials will reach an agreement on up to $250 million in public funding for a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.Feigin, speaking to a group of commercial real estate executives in Milwaukee, said he is hopeful about making progress on public funding Wednesday, April 22nd when the Bucks meet with state and local government leaders in Madison.CLICK HERE to read more on this developing story from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Game 2: Butler scores 31, Bulls beat Bucks 91-82 to go up 2-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Jimmy Butler set a playoff career-high for the second straight game with 31 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-82 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.After scoring 25 points in Game 1, Butler trumped that with another terrific performance.

Chicago Bulls beat Milwaukee Bucks in first NBA playoff game, 103-91

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose had 23 points and seven assists in his first postseason game in three years, Jimmy Butler scored 25 points, and the Chicago Bulls opened the playoffs with a 103-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.Rose was at his fearless best, driving hard to the rim in the early going, and mixed in three 3-pointers in the second half.

Bucks, Bulls square off in the first round of the NBA playoffs

CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Chicago Bulls team as the NBA playoffs open at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, April 18th.The Bucks went from winning a league-low 15 games last year to finishing .500 under first-year coach Jason Kidd — even with losing Jabari Parker to a season-ending knee injury.Derrick Rose has returned from another knee injury and will make his first playoff appearance since 2012.

Alderman comes up with plan to fund Milwaukee Bucks arena, and it involves sales tax

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Bauman has come out with a plan to help fund a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee -- and it involves a sales tax."Sales tax is the solution," Alderman Bauman said.Alderman Bauman has suggested Milwaukee County create a one percent sales tax.Bauman says the money would cover the public funding for the project, as well as other public needs, such as parks, cultural institutions and transit, things currently covered by property taxes.