Antetokounmpo sits out, but Bucks hopeful about quick return
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks will play without star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday night, but are cautiously optimistic that his sprained right ankle will not complicate their playoff run.Antetokounmpo sat out against the Chicago Bulls after injuring himself in a 127-120 home loss against the Los Angeles Clippers two nights earlier.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo out for Bulls game with ankle sprain
MILWAUKEE — All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the Milwaukee Bucks' home game Friday night, March 23, against the Chicago Bulls with a sprained right ankle.The Bucks ruled out Antetokounmpo earlier Friday.Antetokounmpo got hurt in the second quarter of a 127-120 loss on Wednesday to the Los Angeles Clippers when he appeared to trip over teammate Shabazz Muhammad under the Bucks' basket.Antetokounmpo is fourth in the league in scoring at 27.3 points a game.
Bucks fall to Clippers after Giannis Antetokounmpo left with ankle injury
MILWAUKEE — DeAndre Jordan had 25 points and 22 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers past the Milwaukee Bucks 127-120 on Wednesday night.Austin Rivers added 22 points and Lou Williams scored 19 for Los Angeles, which bounced back after a deflating loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night.The Bucks lost All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to a right ankle sprain late in the first half.
Giannis gets double-double; LeBron gets triple-double; Cavs beat Bucks 124-117
CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 40 points as part of his third triple-double in four games and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 124-117 on Monday night as coach Tyronn Lue began his leave of absence to address health issues.Lue said Monday in a statement he been dealing with chest pains and loss of sleep, and that tests have offered no conclusion about what the issue is.
Giannis' double-double helps Bucks hold on to beat Hawks 122-117
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Khris Middleton added 23 points and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 122-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.The Bucks finished off the Eastern Conference's worst team with a game-ending 11-5 run, pushing the pace after the Hawks lost ball-handler Dennis Schroder.
Bucks lose 7 of 10, falling to Orlando Magic 126-117
ORLANDO, Fla. — A little redemption for the Orlando Magic was a big blow to the Milwaukee Bucks.Jonathon Simmons scored a career-high 35 points, D.J. Augustin added 32 and the Magic bounced back from an embarrassing defeat to beat the Bucks 126-117 on Wednesday night.Nikola Vucevic had 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for the Magic, who were routed 108-72 Tuesday night in San Antonio, their fifth straight loss."We were able to bounce back with some enthusiasm," Simmons said.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 38 points for Milwaukee, which has lost seven of 10 while battling for playoff positioning.Coach Joe Prunty, who described the Bucks' effort as "horrible," didn't see much energy from his team on the defensive side of the floor."You don't have to look too far to see that they had three guys dominate the game for them offensively," Prunty said. "They hit every shot in our face.
Secure your seats: Milwaukee Bucks' 2018 playoff ticket packages on sale Thursday
MILWAUKEE – In anticipation of the Milwaukee Bucks clinching their second consecutive playoff appearance in the coming weeks, the team is offering fans the chance to reserve their tickets for the 2018 NBA playoffs beginning Thursday, March 15 at 10 a.m. -- with the purchase of a 2018 "Bucks Playoff Strip" or a "Bucks Playoff AND 1" package.According to a news release from Bucks' officials, both packages will allow fans to secure their seats for the Bucks’ 2018 playoff run -- the team’s final postseason in the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The only way for fans to guarantee lower level seats for any Bucks' home playoff game is through the purchase of a 2018 "Bucks Playoff Strip." This ticket package guarantees the best available seats at the best prices for all 2018 Bucks' home playoff games.
Middleton has 24, Bucks send Grizzlies to 18th straight loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Khris Middleton scored 24 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 20 and the Milwaukee Bucks sent the Memphis Grizzlies to their 18th consecutive loss with a 121-103 victory on Monday night.Brandon Jennings, signed to a 10-day contract by Milwaukee on Sunday, finished two rebounds short of a triple-double with 16 points and 12 assists.
Bucks request waivers on injured forward Mirza Teletovic
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on forward Mirza Teletovic, who has been sidelined since December because of blockages in his lungs.General manager Jon Horst said Saturday that the move was made after consulting with team doctors and other physicians.
Bucks get back on track against Knicks with 120-112 win
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 13 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, outmuscling the New York Knicks in the lane to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold on for a 120-112 win on Friday night.Khris Middleton had a game-high 30 points for the Bucks, who got a head-start on their fourth-quarter surge when Antetokounmpo rejected Emmanuel Mudiay's attempted layupbefore the third-quarter buzzer to preserve a 91-89 lead.The Bucks took control with a 19-7 run over a six-plus minute stretch of the fourth to build a 16-point lead that withstood a late run by the Knicks.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Rockets 110-99; Houston hasn't lost since Jan. 26
MILWAUKEE — James Harden scored 26 points, Eric Gordon had 18 points and two momentum-swinging 3-pointers in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-99 on Wednesday night for their 17th straight win.The Rockets passed the Boston Celtics for the longest winning streak in the NBA this season.
Milwaukee Bucks fall to Indiana Pacers 92-89
INDIANAPOLIS — Bojan Bogdanovic has cranked up his tenacity, and it's leading to some of the best basketball of his life.Bogdanovic tied his career high with 29 points and grabbed a key jump ball late to lead the Indiana Pacers over the Milwaukee Bucks 92-89 on Monday night.Bogdanovic has been on a roll since Jan. 29, when he went scoreless in a win over Charlotte.
Antetokounmpo scores 35 points, Bucks beat 76ers 118-110
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks wouldn't quit.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 of his 35 points in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak, scoring 36 points off the Philadelphia 76ers' season-high 26 turnovers in a 118-110 victory Sunday night."We came into this game with the mentality that we have to win no matter what" Antetokounmpo said. "They were up 19.
Bucks fall to Pacers 103-96
MILWAUKEE — Victor Oladipo had 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers nearly blew a 17-point lead in the middle of a mistake-laden fourth quarter before holding off the Milwaukee Bucks for a 103-96 win Friday night.With his team trailing by five, Milwaukee's Khris Middleton missed a corner 3-pointer off an inbounds play with 8.9 seconds left.
'Diversity and inclusion are important:' Bucks to host 'Pride Night' March 2
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting Pride Night, presented by Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Friday, March 2, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.According to a news release from the Bucks, in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, of which both the Bucks and Froedtert & MCW are proud members, "the team will celebrate diversity and inclusion throughout Friday’s game by highlighting members of the local LGBT community, including a halftime performance by City of Festivals Men’s Chorus."“Diversity and inclusion are important aspects of the Bucks and our community and we look forward to celebrating that on Friday,” said Bucks President Peter Feigin in the release. “This will mark our second consecutive year of Pride Night and we thank our partners at the Froedtert health network.”“The richness of diversity in our community is something to be treasured, and we are proud to be part of this celebration,” said Andres Gonzalez, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Froedtert Health in the release. “Our health network is committed to equity and inclusiveness for all.”Fans who want to attend Friday’s game can take advantage of a Pride Night ticket package, which includes a ticket to the game and a limited-edition Pride Night T-shirt, starting at $19.To purchase, CLICK HERE.
