Antetokounmpo paces Bucks past Pistons 104-90
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 10 rebounds for his 16th consecutive double-double to help Milwaukee beat the Detroit Pistons 104-90 on Saturday night, the Bucks’ seventh straight victory.Wesley Mathews added 13 points and Eric Bledsoe 11 for the Bucks, who improved their record to an Eastern Conference-best 13-3.Derrick Rose had 20 points, Langston Galloway had 13, and Andre Drummond had 12 points and 17 rebounds for Detroit, which played without Blake Griffin.Griffin, who has played in just four games, was inactive for injury recovery after playing 32 minutes in the Pistons 128-103 victory over Atlanta on Friday in the first game of the back-to-back.
Bucks introduce nationwide '12 Point Club' for fans
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks are introducing a new club for Bucks fans nationwide called the 12 Point Club.
Antetokounmpo has triple-double, Bucks beat Trail Blazers
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second triple-double of the season and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Carmelo Anthony and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 137-129 on Thursday night.Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 19 rebounds and a career-high 15 assists to lead the Bucks to their sixth straight victory.
Antetokounmpo, Bledsoe spark Bucks to win over Hawks
ATLANTA — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Bledsoe scored 28 and the Milwaukee Bucks won their fifth straight game with a 135-127 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, Nov. 20.It marked the league-high ninth time this season that Antetokounmpo, the reigning NBA MVP, has had at least 30 points and 10 rebounds.The Bucks, with the league’s second-ranked offense, have won nine of 10 and improved to an NBA-best 8-2 on the road despite a sloppy ending as Atlanta cut the lead to single digits in the final minute.Atlanta rookie De’Andre Hunter finished with a career-high 27 points and Trae Young scored 25 for the Hawks, who have lost four straight and seven of eight.
Milwaukee Bucks unveil new Nike Cream City Edition uniform for 2019-20 season
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled their new Nike Cream City Edition uniform for the 2019-20 season.
Revealed: Bucks exceed inclusionary hiring goals for construction of Fiserv Forum
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 they have exceeded significant diversity and inclusion hiring goals for the construction of Fiserv Forum, in addition to meeting a living wage requirement for the workforce credited with constructing the world-class venue.
Bucks to donate $45,500 to Harley-Davidson Foundation
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Harley-Davidson have teamed up to make a $45,500 donation to the Harley-Davidson Foundation.In addition to the jersey patch partnership between the two organizations, proceeds from every Bucks jersey, which bears the Harley-Davidson logo on it, that was sold in the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum during the 2018-19 season was donated to charity.With MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s jersey being the third-most-popular in the NBA during the 2018-19 season, and the Bucks as a team ranking fifth among all 30 teams in merchandise sold, the donation reached more than $45,000.
Antetokounmpo scores 33 as Bucks beat Bulls 115-101
CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 115-101 on Monday night for their fourth straight victory.Brook Lopez added 19 points and 10 rebounds as Milwaukee won for the eighth time in nine games.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks trample Pacers 102-83
INDIANAPOLIS — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and six assists Saturday night, and the Milwaukee Bucks forced the Indiana Pacers into their worst shooting performance of the season in a 102-83 rout.Brook Lopez added 15 points and eight boards.
Giannis drops 30-plus again to lead Bucks past Bulls 124-115
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 15 rebounds, Eric Bledsoe added a season-high 31 points and eight assists and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood another historic effort by Chicago rookie Coby White to beat the Bulls 124-115 on Thursday night.
Bucks, Pick 'n Save to donate and distribute more than $50K worth of food on Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Pick 'n Save are teaming up to help fight hunger in the Milwaukee area on Wednesday, Nov. 13.A news release says in support of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, the two organizations have partnered to donate more than $50,000 worth of food.
Bucks' F Khris Middleton sidelined 3-4 weeks with left thigh injury
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton sustained a left thigh contusion during Sunday night’s 121-119 win at Oklahoma City.The Bucks indicated in a news release that Middleton underwent an MRI and subsequent examination on Monday by the team physician.
Bucks celebrate men and women of armed forces with Hoops for Troops Week
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks are celebrating the men and women of our nation’s armed forces with Hoops for Troops Week presented by We Energies.To recognize active service members and veterans, Hoops for Troops Week will provide veterans and current service members in the community with opportunities to interact with Bucks players and staff, before culminating with Thursday’s home game against the Chicago Bulls.According to a press release, Hoops for Troops Week will tip-off on Wednesday when Bucks guard Wesley Matthews and FOX Sports Wisconsin analyst Steve Novak host a dinner for veterans who are currently enrolled in compensated work therapy at a transitional residence located on the Clement J.
Antetokounmpo's 35 points lead Bucks past Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 16 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Sunday night, Nov. 10.Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in the second half.
Bogdanovic hits 3 at buzzer, Jazz beat Bucks 103-100
SALT LAKE CITY — Bojan Bogdanovic didn't hesitate to ask his new coach for the final shot.With 1.3 seconds left, Utah coach Quin Snyder drew up a play the Jazz practiced earlier Friday, but Bogdanovic said he wanted the ball."Mike (Conley) was supposed to be in that corner, but I asked him if he could go to the other," Bogdanovic said.Joe Ingles faked a pass to his right and then threw it to Bogdanovic near the left corner — one of his favorite spots.
Bucks get the win over Timberwolves after delay of game to repair uneven rim
MINNEAPOLIS -- The start of Monday night's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves was delayed because one of the rims was not level.The game was scheduled to tip-off at 8:10 p.m. Eastern.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.While leading the Bucks to a 3-1 record, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 57.8% from the field.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 as Milwaukee Bucks beat Toronto Raptors 115-105
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, Nov. 2 in the first meeting between the teams since the Eastern Conference finals.Eric Bledsoe added 14 points and five assists, and Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each had 11 points for the Bucks.The Bucks had the best record in the East last season and then took a 2-0 lead over the Raptors in the conference finals, but Toronto took the next four en route to its first NBA championship.In this rematch, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 36 points and Pascal Siakam 16 for Toronto, which had won four of its first five this season.The Bucks' habit of blowing big leads nearly cost them again.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks roll past Magic 123-91
ORLANDO, Fla. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Orlando Magic 123-91 on Friday night.Eric Bledsoe added 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, which was coming off a 116-105 loss at Boston on Wednesday night.
Despite lead in 1st half, Milwaukee Bucks fell to Boston Celtics who rallied for the win
BOSTON — Kemba Walker had 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-105 on Wednesday night.Jayson Tatum added 25 points, Gordon Hayward had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Marcus Smart finished with 19 points and six assists.Milwaukee dominated in the first half, leading 19.