Bucks' NBA Playoff run could bring big boost to Milwaukee's economy

MILWAUKEE -- While the Milwaukee Bucks still don't know who they will face on the court for the Eastern Conference Finals, officials say the continued NBA Playoffs march is set to bring in millions of dollars for Milwaukee."We estimate that every game that the Bucks play here at home is bringing in $3 million in economic impact," said Lindsey McKee, Visit Milwaukee.

Bucks beat Celtics 116-91 in Game 5 to advance to Eastern Conference finals

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Boston Celtics 116-91 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final.The top-seeded Bucks placed seven players in double figures in their fourth straight win after dropping the series opener.

Charles Barkley backs the Bucks: 'They're going to win it all'

MILWAUKEE -- Following another Milwaukee Bucks win in the NBA Playoffs Monday night, May 6, Charles Barkley says they're going all the way."The Milwaukee Bucks are going to win the world championship," Barkley said on TNT's Inside the NBA postgame show Monday.With confidence, Barkley repeated his statement that the Bucks will win the NBA Finals, making an epic clip on Twitter that's now gone viral.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 39, Bucks beat Celtics 113-101, lead series 3-1

BOSTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 39 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a 113-101 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series on Monday night and move Milwaukee within one win from its first trip to the Eastern Conference finals since 2001.The Bucks have won three straight since losing the opener of the best-of-seven series at home.