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Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Mar. 17, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo, averaging 30.8 points and...

Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star break

Mar. 05, 2024 16:28 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers left broadcasting behind when he took over as the Milwaukee Bucks’ coach at midseason, but he remains as talkative as ever. That chattiness has helped the Bucks dramatically improve their defense since his arrival in late January. The Bucks have won...

Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory

Mar. 05, 2024 00:11 AM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Not even the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo could cool off the Milwaukee Bucks. Damian Lillard scored 41 points as the Bucks came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Antetokounmpo watched from the...

Antetokounmpo won't play Monday against Clippers due to left Achilles tendinitis

Mar. 04, 2024 18:47 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss just his third game of the season Monday night when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Los Angeles Clippers. Bucks coach Doc Rivers announced during his pregame availability that Antetokounmpo wouldn’t be available. The Bucks’ injury...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls

Mar. 02, 2024 02:20 AM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are tuning up for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. They're hitting more of the right notes. Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds and the Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-97 on Friday night. ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 24 points, Bucks beat Hornets 111-99 to sweep season series

Feb. 29, 2024 22:15 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks swept the four-game season series with Charlotte, beating the Hornets 111-99 on Thursday night to finish a home-and-home set. Malik Beasley added 19 points — hitting five 3-pointers...

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory

Feb. 27, 2024 23:19 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 and Bobby Portis added 21 as the Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets...

Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia

Feb. 25, 2024 16:43 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Sunday in Doc Rivers’ return to Philadelphia. Rivers was fired by Philadelphia after last season. He coached the 76ers from 2020-23, never getting...

76ers are set for familiar faces Doc Rivers and Patrick Beverley to return to Philly with the Bucks

Feb. 24, 2024 10:59 AM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Daryl Morey had video of an attempted moon landing on mute on his laptop as he explained the role of data analytics in the NBA when, suddenly, a crowd of people clapping popped up on the screen. Morey paused the conversation as Intuitive Machines employees...

Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from Antetokounmpo

Feb. 24, 2024 01:54 AM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 13 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks surge out of the All-Star break with a 112-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Minnesota dropped into a tie with Oklahoma City for the Western Conference lead...