Milwaukee Bucks Articles - Page 149

Milwaukee Bucks star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is favored to win the 2018-19 MVP award over Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Antetokounmpo at a -1000 to win the MVP. Harden, who won the award last season, is at a +350 and George is at a +5000. Antetokounmpo […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is favored to win the Coach of the Year award, based on the latest odds by BetOnline.ag. Budenholzer is one of the top three finalists for the coaching honor. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and Los Angeles Clippers tactician Doc Rivers are also in the running for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the Bucks have still been unable to contain Raptors superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, who continues to dominate Milwaukee whether his team wins or loses. As a result of Leonard’s dominance thus far into his Raptors tenure and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came up short in double overtime against the Toronto Raptors in Game 3. One of the most notable aspects of the series thus far has been the controversy surrounding forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Eurostep. “That’s not a travel. That’s just game.” #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/fkhPKArjcU — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 19, 2019 Antetokounmpo has stirred […]

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton says he doesn’t feel physically tired after playing two overtimes on Sunday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Toronto Raptors. However, Middleton did admit the loss was “emotionally draining.” Khris Middleton said he didn’t feel physically tired after playing 2OT, but described it as “emotionally […]

For now, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer will continue to bring combo guard Malcolm Brogdon off the bench. Budenholzer says he likes the “punch” Brogdon is providing coming off the bench. Budenholzer said for now, he likes the “punch” Malcolm Brogdon is providing coming off the bench. He said he doesn’t see that starting […]

Aside from a couple of performances here and there, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has not had a great postseason, as he is averaging 13.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 37.2 minutes per game while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor, 34.1 percent from 3-point range and 73.8 percent from the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Toronto Raptors with 12 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. The only other player to record such a stat line in playoff history is Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who had 20 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed disappointment after losing a double-overtime classic in Game 3, but noted this series was never expected to be a cakewalk. The Milwaukee Bucks star struggled, posting only 12 points on 5-of-16 shooting, and his poor shooting night and eight turnovers spelled a 2-1 series lead instead of a dominant 3-0 advantage to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo knows he will have to do more than what he mustered in Game 3 to steal a game on the road in Tuesday’s Game 4 against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo is aware head coach Mike Budenholzer wants him to be more aggressive and keep the Raptors on their heels with […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer had a hard time diagnosis what went wrong in a 118-112 double-overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3, but a quick look at the stat sheet brought forth some concern. His star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, only got to the free throw line seven times in 45 minutes of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton took the brunt of the blame for a double-overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, noting he, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Eric Bledsoe must play better in order to get through this series: “We expect ourselves to play perfect in some […]

It didn’t take long for Toronto Raptors basketball ambassador Drake to try and get into Giannis Antetokounmpo’s head, as the rapper took the crucial task of trash-talking the Milwaukee Bucks star in the fourth quarter of a closely-contested Game 3. Drake talking trash to Giannis. 😂🤣 https://t.co/CCyXRX2R1b — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 20, 2019 Just a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t have the best showing offensively for the Milwaukee Bucks, but he found other ways to contribute in a losing effort in Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo scored only 12 points in their 118-112 defeat to the Raptors, shooting 5-of-16 from the field (31.3 percent) and 0-of-3 from the 3-point line. […]

The Toronto Raptors took Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a 118-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and avoid going down 0-3 in the series. The Raptors had five players score in double figures, led by Kawhi Leonard’s 36 points, but one of the main reasons why they got the victory is their […]

The Toronto Raptors survived a huge Milwaukee Bucks comeback in Game 3 to keep their NBA Finals hopes alive. In what ended as a double-overtime thriller, the Raptors eked out a 118-112 victory at Scotiabank Arena to steal one game and cut the Bucks’ series lead 2-1. Kawhi Leonard, who seemed bothered with what appears […]

After Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks unleashed yet another Euro step en route to a layup, Jeremy Lin of the Toronto Raptors was confused as to why the referees didn’t blow the whistle for a traveling violation. Peep the clip below posted by Bleacher Report. Observe how the Raptors bench reacted after Antetokounmpo did […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is continuously adding more highlights to the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Antetokounmpo had a sick move in Game 3 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals, showing how hard he is to stop in the open court. Trying to bring the Bucks back into the game, Giannis did not hesitate to attack […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the favorite to win MVP this season, and there’s a legitimate argument to be made that he should have been a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, too. Needless to say, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar has been absolutely dominant in 2018-19, reaching a level of play few player ever have […]

With the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks currently battling it out for the right to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2019 NBA Finals, the ongoing series has continued to bring out all the stars. At Sunday evening’s Game 3 matchup in Toronto, world-famous rapper Gucci Mane made an appearance on celebrity row. Not only […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are two wins away from winning advancing to the Finals, and a large credit of their success goes to All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis led the Bucks to the best record in the league and they have lost only once in the playoffs NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal is one of the people […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol and forward Pascal Siakam made it clear after Game 2 that they needed to improve if their team was going to bounce back in this series. The Raptors hav kicked off Game 3 with a much bigger sense of urgency. Gasol, in particular, has been especially aggressive early, and helped […]

The Toronto Raptors have their backs against the wall in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals as they get set to do battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night, but that did not stop Charles Barkley from predicting that the Raptors would win on their home court. Chuck is back in his favorite […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick nurse announced to the media that he would tweak his lineup in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals after falling behind 0-2 to the Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was unintimidated by his counterpart’s move, telling the media that the lineup change will have little to no […]

In the modern age, many athletes want to be remembered for more than just what they contributed on the field of play. From LeBron James producing a documentary entitled Shut Up and Dribble to Dwyane Wade attending the Miami Pride parade in support of his 11-year-old son, NBA players have become more and more vocal […]

Milwaukee Bucks MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo may be just 24 years of age, but he has already become one of the most determined leaders and fiercest competitors in the NBA. From guiding the Bucks to the best regular-season record in the league to being named captain of one of the All-Star teams, Antetokounmpo’s maturity has […]

The rapid ascension of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has almost felt like destiny. Antetokounmpo was drafted with the 15th pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, and he had only ever played in the second division of Greece’s professional basketball league. And yet, his length and skill set seemed to scream star potential. However, as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers raised plenty of eyebrows when they insisted on hiring Jason Kidd as lead assistant. As it turns out, however, they have a good reason for doing so. According to a report by Steve Popper of NewsDay, one of the main reasons why the Lakers brought in Kidd is so that he […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are two wins away from advancing to the NBA Finals, and much of their success can be credited to their 24-year-old superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. At a very young age, The Greek Freak is already claiming the title for the best player in the league from guys like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have built a commanding 2-0 lead against the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals and are now just two wins away from advancing to the NBA Finals. For Khris Middleton, however, this team can win not only this season’s title but multiple championships in the foreseeable future. Middleton, who has a […]

Milwaukee Bucks starting point guard Eric Bledsoe credits head coach Mike Budenholzer for instilling confidence in the players on the team this season. The Bucks had the best record during the regular season. Other than signing center Brook Lopez in free agency last summer, the Bucks brought back the same roster from 2017-18 to begin […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo realized this season that it “takes 15 people to be a championship team.” In years past, Antetokounmpo thought he could do everything for the Bucks and single-handedly turn the franchise around. Milwaukee had the best record in the NBA this season and is two games away from reaching the […]

Milwaukee Bucks staring small forward Khris Middleton says the Bucks’ bench “can compete against other teams’ starters.” In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Toronto Raptors, the Bucks’ bench scored 54 points. Milwaukee’s bench is led by George Hill, Ersan Ilyasova, Pat Connaughton and Malcolm Brogdon. In Game 2, Hill scored 13 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and combo guard Malcolm Brogdon both use the word “special” when asked to describe this year’s Bucks team. The Bucks had the best record in the NBA during the regular season and are now two wins away from reaching the NBA Finals. “I really don’t see what people say about […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having one of the best seasons ever for an NBA player, and his Milwaukee Bucks find themselves up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. With just two games standing between them and the NBA Finals, Antetokounmpo and his team are still finding the team and himself just as hungry for success as […]

Just in case your head has been in the sand since last fall, it’s worth reminding that the Milwaukee Bucks were the league’s best team during the regular season, and it wasn’t particularly close. And despite many assuming the Bucks would come back to earth amid the pressure cooker of the playoffs, they’ve instead continued […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill is a certified dog lover. No question, he would certainly do anything if he ever encounters a dog in trouble. In fact, Hill once actually saved former teammate Paul George’s dog after the critter fell in a lake. ESPN’s Malika Andrews detaills the story below: George Hill is demanding […]

With TNT assigned to cover the Eastern Conference Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors, “Inside the NBA” frontman Ernie Johnson got the chance to return to his hometown with the first two games of the series scheduled in Milwaukee. On Friday, the long-time host of the Emmy award-winning show choked up after […]

Drake fans in Milwaukee won’t be hearing any Drake songs on the radio for the next couple of weeks. You can thank the Bucks for that. Well, kind of. A local Milwaukee radio station, 103.7 KISS FM, has taken a “Break from Drake” until the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the […]