NBA-leading Bucks bounce back, rout Pacers 119-100

NBA-leading Bucks bounce back, rout Pacers 119-100

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and the Milwaukee Bucks recovered after squandering an early 22-point lead to trounce the Indiana Pacers 119-100 on Wednesday night.The Bucks bounced back from a 105-89 loss at Miami in which they posted their lowest point total of the season.

'Preventative and proactive:' Physicians on-site as international gymnasts come to Milwaukee

'Preventative and proactive:' Physicians on-site as international gymnasts come to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Tensions over how to contain the coronavirus outbreak escalated Tuesday, March 3 in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine, and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.Currently, all of those deaths have occurred in Washington state, and most were residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle.

Win streak snapped: Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

Win streak snapped: Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

MIAMI — The Miami Heat stand alone, the first team to beat the Milwaukee Bucks twice this season.Jae Crowder and Jimmy Butler each scored 18 points, Goran Dragic added 15 and the Heat beat the Bucks 105-89 on Wednesday night — moving to 2-0 against the NBA’s best team.Bam Adebayo had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who improved to 39-22 and matched their win total from last season with 19 games remaining.

Antetokounmpo's 41 points lift Bucks past Hornets 93-85

Antetokounmpo's 41 points lift Bucks past Hornets 93-85

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 20 rebounds, and six assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 93-85 on Sunday, March 1 for their sixth straight win.Brook Lopez added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Bucks, who've won 20 of their last 22 games and improved to a league-best 52-8 on the season.Antetokounmpo scored in almost every way imaginable — on pick-and-rolls, fast-break dunks, fadeaway jumpers and from the foul line.The Bucks led by two entering the fourth quarter after turning the ball over 15 times in the first three quarters.

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks rout Thunder, 133-86

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks rout Thunder, 133-86

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks surged to a 24-point lead in the second quarter in a 133-86 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.The 47-point loss was the Thunder’s worst of the season.Chris Paul scored 18 points for Oklahoma City.Both teams were without their second-leading scorers.

Wesley Matthews teams up with Cousins for coat drive

Wesley Matthews teams up with Cousins for coat drive

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews will host a coat drive from Thursday, February 27 through Monday, March 2 to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.Each person who brings new or gently used winter coats to any of the four Milwaukee-area Cousins Subs donation locations will receive a coupon for a free 7.5” sub with the purchase of a side (valid at select locations).A list of Cousins Subs donation locations is below:2900 N.

Antetokounmpo's 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

Antetokounmpo's 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 17 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-98 on Saturday night in a matchup of Eastern Conference rivals.Antetokounmpo added eight assists for Milwaukee, which won for the 16th time in its last 18 games to improve its NBA-best record to 48-8.The Bucks led 56-50 at the half before Antetokounmpo scored the first seven points of the third quarter to give Milwaukee a quick 13-point lead.

Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons

Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons

DETROIT — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Detroit Pistons 126-106 on Thursday night.The Bucks led 70-41 at halftime and by as many as 34 points in the second half.

Bucks' legend Marques Johnson still dunking at age 64

Bucks' legend Marques Johnson still dunking at age 64

MILWAUKEE -- Marques Johnson played seven seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1977-1984.A five-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, his skills on the court were well documented.

Pacers pull away late, beat Bucks 118-111

Pacers pull away late, beat Bucks 118-111

INDIANAPOLIS — T.J. Warren scored 35 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 17 points and tied a career-high with 13 assists, helping the Indiana Pacers hold on for a 118-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.The victory sent Indiana into the All-Star break with some momentum after beating the league's best team to end a six-game losing streak.

Middleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus Antetokounmpo

Middleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe scored 28 points apiece to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Sacramento Kings 123-111 on Monday night, Feb. 10 as the Bucks won without new father Giannis Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo, the reigning MVP, missed the game after he and his girlfriend welcomed their first child, a son whose birth he announced earlier Monday on his Twitter account.Milwaukee trailed 90-88 after three quarters but opened the final period with 13 consecutive points as Sacramento missed its first five shots.

Giannis Antetokounmpo just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 112-95

Giannis Antetokounmpo just misses triple-double, Bucks beat Magic 112-95

ORLANDO, Fla. — Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly had a triple-double with 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, helping the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 112-95 on Saturday night, Feb. 8.The Bucks won for the 13th time in 14 games, improving the league’s best record to 45-7 and remaining on course to become just the third team to top 70 wins in a regular season.Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, fell short in a personal bid to become the first player with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in six consecutive games, scoring two points in the first quarter and finishing 6 of 17 from the field.Wilt Chamberlain is the only other player with a stretch of five straight games with 30, 15 and 5, accomplishing it from Dec. 10-17, 1965, with the Philadelphia Warriors.Brook Lopez led the Bucks with 23 points, including 5 for 5 on 3-point attempts.

Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101

Antetokounmpo shines as Bucks defeat 76ers 112-101

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the Milwaukee Bucks did the right thing by standing pat at the trade deadline.The reigning league MVP and his teammates kept rolling Thursday night.Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 20 rebounds in a 112-101 victory over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers.Milwaukee did not make a move at the deadline, preferring to stick with the team that has put up a league-best 44-7 record and is on pace to become the third team in league history to win 70 games.“I think a lot of teams are getting players so they can play against us, so they can guard us better,” Antetokounmpo said. "But I think we're the best team in the NBA; we have the best record in the NBA.“For me, I think there should not be any change.