Tatum's huge effort helps Celtics win 108-95 to force Game 7
Celtics Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis and Boston Celtics' Grant Williams go after a rebound during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Friday, May 13, 2022, in Milwaukee . Boston showed its grit by bouncing back two nights after blowing a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead in a 110-107 Game 5 home loss. After that 8-0 Bucks spurt, Tatum scored the Celtics’ next 11 points. MISSING PLAYERSThe Celtics played without forward/center Robert Williams for a third straight game. Celtics coach Ime Udoka said Williams suffered a bone bruise in his left knee while colliding with Antetokounmpo in Game 3.
wftv.comHoliday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead
Bobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.
Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final second
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to beat the Boston Celtics 103-101 on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injury
Wizards Bucks Basketball Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan steals the ball from Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton during the first half of Game 2 of their an NBA playoff basketball game Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Milwaukee . (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss at least two weeks after injuring his left knee Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said after he Bucks' 114-110 loss Wednesday that Middleton had a sprained medial collateral ligament. As the defending champion Bucks spoke after Wednesday's game, they braced for the possibility they could be missing Middleton for a significant time. The Bucks have been through this situation before, dealing with a knee injury to one of their top players during the playoffs.
wftv.comDeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie series
Bulls Bucks Basketball Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Wesley Matthews during the second half of Game 2 of their first round NBA playoff basketball game Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. The Bulls won 114-110 to tie the series at 1-1. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — DeMar DeRozan made sure the Chicago Bulls altered their painful recent history against the Milwaukee Bucks and gave this first-round series a fresh new start. DeRozan scored a career playoff-high 41 points and the Bulls outlasted the Bucks 114-110 on Wednesday night in Game 2. “We expected those guys to make a run,” Vucevic said.
wftv.comDoncic leads Mavericks to 118-112 victory over Bucks
Mavericks Bucks Basketball Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) passes around Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) (Aaron Gash)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points and matched a season high with 15 assists to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112 on Sunday. In six career games against the Bucks, Doncic has averaged 26.8 points, 11.3 assists and 9.2 rebounds with three triple-doubles. Doncic hit a 3-pointer to put the Mavericks back ahead 93-91 with 9:04 left. ... Mavericks coach Jason Kidd congratulated former Dallas coach Del Harris for his selection to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday, but said it’s about time another former Mavericks coach gets honored as well.
wftv.comHoliday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119
Heat Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis and Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Milwaukee . The Bucks outscored Miami 21-6 down the stretch to snap the Heat’s four-game winning streak. TIP-INSHeat: Miami played its 35th road game Wednesday and goes back on the road to face Brooklyn on Thursday. After the trip to Brooklyn, the Heat will be at home for 11 of their next 12 games. Bucks: Visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday in their first road game since Feb. 10.
wftv.comClose East race adds to Bucks' urgency coming out of break
The Bucks play their first game since the All-Star break Saturday when they host the Brooklyn Nets. “I think we have a great team,” Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, said during the All-Star Game festivities. The Bucks realize the depth in the East this year could make their playoff position more important. You can expect all teams to be in playoff mode from here on out, if it didn’t start before the All-Star break. They’re at Fiserv Forum for their first three games after the All-Star break, continuing a stretch of six consecutive home games.
wftv.comAntetokounmpo teams with brothers in All-Star Saturday event
Bucks Clippers Basketball Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, celebrates after center Bobby Portis, right, scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)NEW YORK — (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with two of his brothers to compete in a revamped Skills Challenge during the NBA's All-Star Saturday night. All-Star Darius Garland, rookie Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will represent the host Cavaliers, while No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham of Detroit, Scottie Barnes of Toronto and Josh Giddey will comprise the rookie team. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comAntetokounmpo has triple-double, Bucks rip Warriors 118-99
Warriors Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Milwaukee. Budenholzer missed four games while in the health and safety protocols, with assistant Darvin Ham taking over as acting head coach. Last season, the Bucks beat the Warriors 138-99 in a Christmas Day matchup in front of no spectators at Fiserv Forum. “Part of the process of his recovery is he’s not going to play back-to-backs early on,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Bucks: George Hill returned after missing four games while in health and safety protocols.
wftv.comGiannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in Brooklyn
Bucks Nets Basketball Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball in front of Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (Adam Hunger)NEW YORK — (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence, Khris Middleton added 15 of his 20 in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Brooklyn Nets 121-109 on Friday night. Bobby Portis scored 20 of his 25 in the first half to help the Bucks snap a two-game skid. The last loss came without Antetokounmpo, who didn't play Wednesday night against Toronto because of an illness unrelated to COVID-19. Kevin Durant had 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Nets, who have lost five straight home games.
wftv.comKyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency
Point guards were the immediate focus when the NBA’s free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls while Chris Paul and Mike Conley landed lucrative deals to remain with their current teams.
Bucks' Portis adapts to role, makes sure he's always ready
NBA Finals Suns Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis reacts to a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Milwaukee, Sunday, July 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is relying on lessons he learned earlier in his career as he adapts to his inconsistent playoff usage. Portis provided a big spark off the bench, scoring 11 points in 18 minutes in Milwaukee's 120-100 Game 3 NBA Finals victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. “I don’t sit and sob or get mad or anything if I’m not playing,” Portis said after Game 3. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer indicated after the game that Portis could have earned himself more opportunities.
wftv.comBucks' Antetokounmpo to start in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Bucks Hawks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo embraces Bobby Portis (9) after the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs, advancing to the NBA Finals, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)PHOENIX — (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the starting lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals after being sidelined with a knee injury. Antetokounmpo was injured in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals when he landed after leaping to defend a lob pass to Atlanta's Clint Capela. Budenholzer said Monday that Antetokounmpo was doing work on the court and making progress, but provided no other details. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comBucks upgrade Giannis to questionable for NBA Finals opener
Bucks Hawks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo embraces Bobby Portis (9) after the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs, advancing to the NBA Finals, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore)PHOENIX — (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have upgraded Giannis Antetokounmpo's status to questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. The change in the injury report Tuesday afternoon gives more hope that the two-time MVP can return from a hyperextended left knee to face the Phoenix Suns. The Bucks then listed Antetokounmpo as doubtful in the injury report later in the day. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comBucks' Antetokounmpo out, Hawks' Young cleared for Game 6
Hawks Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo looks up to the scoreboard from the bench during the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) (Aaron Gash)ATLANTA — (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks will have top scorer Trae Young in uniform for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night, when Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit out again. Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, will miss his second straight game in the series, which the Bucks were leading 3-2. Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 after landing awkwardly trying to contest a dunk by Clint Capela. Young was cleared about an hour before the game after being listed as questionable on the NBA's Saturday injury report.
wftv.comAntetokounmpo (knee) ruled out by Bucks for East Game 6
Hawks Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo looks up to the scoreboard from the bench during the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) (Aaron Gash)ATLANTA — (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 6 Saturday of the Eastern Conference final against the Atlanta Hawks. The two-time MVP will miss his second straight game in the series, which the Bucks were leading 3-2. Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 after landing awkwardly trying to contest a dunk by Clint Capela. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comWithout Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
Hawks Bucks Basketball Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis (9) reacts after dunking during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) (Aaron Gash)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Bucks are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. Four of their starters had at least 22 points: Lopez, Khris Middleton (26), Jrue Holiday (25) and Bobby Portis (22). Bucks: During his pregame availability, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer offered no update on when Antetokounmpo might be able to return.
wftv.comHeat send help: After building collapse, NBA team rallies
Bucks Heat Basketball Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, right, is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, center, as center Bobby Portis defends during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky)MIAMI — (AP) — Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was working out Thursday morning with assistant coaches Chris Quinn and Eric Glass, when they were told there was a more pressing need. “This is 12 miles from our arena,” Heat vice president and charitable fund executive director Steve Stowe said. The Heat, through some of their corporate partners like World Central Kitchen and Direct Relief, were arranging for more help to arrive. “These are the moments when a community has to come together, rise up and help,” Stowe said.
wftv.comAntetokounmpo back in action for Bucks' game vs. Nets
Bucks Rockets Basketball Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts as he falls during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP) (Mark Mulligan)MILWAUKEE — (AP) — Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has returned from a sprained right ankle to play for the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday in the first of two straight games with the Eastern Conference-leading Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo injured his ankle in the opening minute of the Bucks' 143-136 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Bucks began Sunday in third place in the East, 3 1/2 games behind the Nets and three behind the Philadelphia 76ers. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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