Halfway: Bucks top Raptors 125-103 for 2-0 East finals lead

Halfway: Bucks top Raptors 125-103 for 2-0 East finals lead

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 17 rebounds, Ersan Ilyasova came off the bench to add 17 points and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed on the way to beating the Toronto Raptors 125-103 on Friday night and taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.Antetokounmpo scored 11 points in the fourth for the Bucks, who wound up with six players in double figures — three of them reserves.

Milwaukee Bucks ready to square up against Toronto Raptors in Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks ready to square up against Toronto Raptors in Game 2

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Toronto Raptors Friday night, May 17 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.Down for most of Game 1, clearly rusty at times after nearly a full week off, the Milwaukee Bucks looked very much like a team in trouble.

'Everybody is excited:' Large crowd cheers on the Bucks outside Fiserv Forum during Game 1

'Everybody is excited:' Large crowd cheers on the Bucks outside Fiserv Forum during Game 1

MILWAUKEE -- Fiserv Forum was packed Wednesday night, May 15, with fans cheering on the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals both inside and outside the arena.The Deer District was filled with fans on a warm spring evening -- hoping for a victory for the Bucks.FOX6 News found each fan showing support for the team in a different way."Everybody is excited about what the Milwaukee Bucks are doing," said Jerome West.

Milwaukee Bucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100 in Game 1

Milwaukee Bucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100 in Game 1

MILWAUKEE — Brook Lopez scored 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the final minutes to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.Lopez had a dunk with 2:20 left to put the Bucks ahead for good, added a 3-pointer on the next Milwaukee possession to push the lead to four and the team that finished the regular season with the NBA's best record — after trailing for the overwhelming majority of the game — did just enough in the final minutes to grab the series lead.Malcolm Brogdon scored 15 and Nikola Mirotic had 13 for Milwaukee, which closed the game on a 10-0 run.Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and Kyle Lowry added 30 for the Raptors, who led by as many as 13 early and took an 83-76 lead into the final quarter.Lopez added 11 rebounds for the Bucks, who had three players post double-doubles.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal hosts 'pop-up party' at Lucid Light Lounge after Bucks/Raptors Game 1

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal hosts 'pop-up party' at Lucid Light Lounge after Bucks/Raptors Game 1

MILWAUKEE -- NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal will host a "pop-up" party at Lucid Light Lounge Wednesday night, May 15 following the Milwaukee Bucks/Toronto Raptors Eastern Conference Finals matchup.According to a news release, ladies get in free before 11 p.m.Lucid Light Lounge features open bar with unlimited drinks and entry, party lights, CO2, balloons, and photography by Alex Evans and music provided by resident DJ Rozario.Ticket buyers must arrive by 11:30 p.m. to be guaranteed admission.After 11:30 p.m., non ticket buyers will be allowed in, but if capacity is reached, ticket buyers will have first priority inside as capacity permits.

96 fans at Fiserv Forum for Bucks/Raptors Game 1 will receive a free gyro, honoring the Greek Freak 

96 fans at Fiserv Forum for Bucks/Raptors Game 1 will receive a free gyro, honoring the Greek Freak 

MILWAUKEE -- Here's something to look forward to for those planning to head to Fiserv Forum Wednesday, May 15 for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.The first 96 fans will receive a free gyro -- one per person -- while supplies last, thanks to 96.5 WKLH and Gyro MKE Mediterranean Grill.According to a news release, the WKLH "Hometown Rock" street team will be outside Tavern at Turner on Vel Phillips Avenue next to Fiserv Forum starting at 5 p.m.Fans are invited to have a Greek Freak for dinner, and then watch the Greek Freak have the Raptors for lunch!Go Bucks!