Western swing becomes western swoon as Bucks lose in Denver

Western swing becomes western swoon as Bucks lose in Denver

DENVER (AP) — Danilo Gallinari scored a season-high 26 points, Kenneth Faried had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Denver beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-95 on Tuesday night, hours after Brian Shaw was fired as Nuggets coach.Guard Ty Lawson had 16 points and 10 assists for Denver, which ended a six-game losing streak and won at home for the first time since Jan. 14.Shaw was fired after 1 1/2 seasons with the team at 20-39.

Bucks stumble for second night in row and lose to Jazz

Bucks stumble for second night in row and lose to Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Trey Burke had 23 points and six assists to help the Utah Jazz hold off the Milwaukee Bucks 82-75 on Saturday night.Derrick Favors added 16 points, 12 rebounds and three steals for the Jazz, who have won consecutive games for the sixth time this season.

Carter-Williams impress in debut, Bucks beat 76ers 104-88

Carter-Williams impress in debut, Bucks beat 76ers 104-88

MILWAUKEE (AP) — John Henson scored 21 points, Michael Carter-Williams had seven points and eight assists in his Milwaukee debut, and the Bucks built a big early lead against the point guard's former team in a 104-88 win Wednesday night over the Philadelphia 76ers.Khris Middleton added 19 points for Milwaukee, which led by as many 29.Jason Richardson scored 16 for the 76ers, who lost their fifth straight game.Carter-Williams went from one of the NBA's worst teams to a surprising upstart vying for the playoffs.

Bucks stopped in Chicago, Bulls win 87-71

Bucks stopped in Chicago, Bulls win 87-71

CHICAGO (AP) — Tony Snell scored 20 points, Nikola Mirotic had 16 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and the surging Chicago Bulls pounded the Milwaukee Bucks on the boards on their way to an 87-71 victory on Monday night.

Bucks battle back but Atlanta Hawks fly by 97-86

Bucks battle back but Atlanta Hawks fly by 97-86

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paul Millsap had 23 points and 16 rebounds, Kyle Korver added 12 points and the Atlanta Hawks avoided their first three-game losing streak of the season with a 97-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.Korver hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter after Atlanta squandered an early 16-point lead.Giannis Antetokounmpo's two foul shots with 49 seconds left in the third quarter tied it at 64 for MilwaukeeBut the best team in the Eastern Conference returned to a formula in the fourth quarter that had worked so well in the first half, making extra passes on offense and frustrating the Bucks on defense.Atlanta opened the fourth with a 24-7 run, including a 3 and an open layup by Millsap for a 90-73 lead with 5:05 left.Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton each finished with 19 points for Milwaukee, which had its four-game winning streak snapped. 

Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders released from team

Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders released from team

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After months of problems on and off the court, the tumultuous relationship between the Milwaukee Bucks and center Larry Sanders, has officially come to an end.

Bucks grind out another win, 89-81 over Denver

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 15 points, John Henson added 14 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 89-81 on Friday night in their first game since tweaking their roster at the NBA trade deadline.The athletic Henson had four buckets during a 20-7 run over the last 7 minutes of the third quarter to help put Milwaukee ahead for good after trailing the entire first half.Denver stayed within a possession or two for much of the fourth quarter, but went 1 of 5 from the field with a turnover over the last 3:26.Wilson Chandler led Denver with 19 points.Michael Carter-Williams, who was acquired from Philadelphia as part of a three-team deal that sent Brandon Knight to Phoenix, did not play because of a sprained right big toe. 

Bucks trade Brandon Knight for Michael Carter-Williams, Miles Plumlee & Tyler Ennis

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired guard Michael Carter-Williams from Philadelphia, and guard Tyler Ennis and center Miles Plumlee from Phoenix, in a three-team deal that sends Brandon Knight and Kendall Marshall to the Suns, General Manager John Hammond announced Thursday, February 19th.

Back by popular demand: Bucks offer limited-edition "Milwaukee Originals" wear

Back by popular demand: Bucks offer limited-edition "Milwaukee Originals" wear

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, February 17th, the return of “Milwaukee Originals.” It's an exclusive, limited-edition apparel series created by local Milwaukee T-shirt designers.T-shirts are available as part of ticket packages for select Bucks home games in February and March.

Milwaukee Bucks are in buyout talks with Larry Sanders

Milwaukee Bucks are in buyout talks with Larry Sanders

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are in buyout discussions with power forward and center Larry Sanders.The 6'11" extraordinary rim protector has served a ten-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.

Bucks hit break with win, history

Bucks hit break with win, history

MILWAUKEE -- The Bucks won their final game before the NBA All-Star break, 111 to 103 over Sacramento on Wednesday night.