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Bucks' Damian Lillard makes progress with his adductor issue before the start of the playoffs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard took a small step forward Wednesday in his bid to be ready for the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Lillard got back on the practice floor and did some...
Injuries are limiting Antetokounmpo and Lillard as Bucks start playoff preparations
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the postseason uncertain about the health of both of their top two players. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said neither two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo nor seven-time all-NBA guard Damian Lillard practiced on Tuesday. Rivers said...
Magic beat Bucks 113-88 to finish fifth in East, will play Cavaliers in first round of playoffs
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 26 points, Franz Wagner added 25 and Jonathan Isaac headed a shutdown defensive effort in his second start of the season for the Orlando Magic, who secured the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference on Sunday with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. ...
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points as the Thunder beat the injury-depleted Bucks 125-107
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 125-107 on Friday night to boost their hopes of taking the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Thunder entered the night trailing the...
Bucks won't have either Lillard or Antetokounmpo for Friday's game at Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard available for their Friday night game with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks released an injury report Friday afternoon that ruled Lillard out with a sore left adductor. The Bucks...
Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf, while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain. Antetokounmpo left the Bucks' 104-91...
Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence and beat the Orlando Magic 117-99 on Wednesday night. The Bucks played a night after Antetokounmpo left a 104-91 victory...
Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. After a breakout season...
Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks' game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was undergoing testing on his left calf after leaving the Milwaukee Bucks' victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo was undergoing an MRI exam on his calf and also would have his Achilles...
Bucks' up-and-down season reaching low point just before the playoffs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks' roller coaster season has hit its nadir with the playoffs less than two weeks away. The Bucks have lost four straight games and six of their past seven. They’re 15-17 under coach Doc Rivers after going 32-14 before his arrival. ...
