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The Milwaukee Bucks took a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics after winning Game 3 of their second round showdown, 123-116. Former Celtic and current NBA analyst Paul Pierce — who predicted that the series was over after Boston won Game 1 — had a simple reaction on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/4or4PLPOoZ — Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) […]

As they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden in Game 3, the Boston Celtics took a moment to celebrate the life of one of their greats, John Havlicek. Havlicek passed away last week, and Boston made sure their legend will be remembered Friday night. Moment of silence for #Celtics great John Havlicek who […]

Boston Celtics backup point guard Terry Rozier is expecting a big Game 3 performance from star point guard Kyrie Irving on Friday. The Celtics lost Game 2 to the Milwaukee Bucks by 21 points and Irving had a woeful game. The All-Star only put up nine points in 30 minutes while shooting 4-of-18 from the […]

Milwaukee Bucks ownership is reportedly willing to go deep into the luxury tax depending on how far the team goes in the 2019 playoffs, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Bucks’ 2019-20 payroll is projected to be at $107,437,599. Nikola Mirotic, Brook Lopez, Malcolm Brogdon and Khris Middleton will all become free agents this […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has been nothing but lethal against the Boston Celtics in the playoffs the last two years, which is no secret, yet the extent of his 3-point heroics surpasses even those who laid the ground for him. According to ClutchPoints’ Conor Slack, the Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter is the deadliest 3-point weapon against […]

Malcolm Brogdon has yet to play a game in this postseason, but the third-year Milwaukee Bucks guard is bound to fetch a big-time raise when his deal is due in free agency. According to Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times, Brogdon, who will be a restricted free agent, could make between $14-to-$16 million per […]

When you force one of the most dominant players in basketball to be a -24 plus-minus in a Game 1 on their home floor, you’re doing something right. And that’s exactly what the Boston Celtics did to Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee during their 112-90 victory over the team. Their defensive […]

It has been more than 18 years since the 2001 first round showdown between Tracy McGrady’s Orlando Magic and Glenn Robinson’s Milwaukee Bucks. That series is infamous for the trash talk McGrady laid down on Robinson when he referred to him as ‘Puppy Dog’ on the court. On Thursday, McGrady joined The Jump on ESPN […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly become one of the league’s top players. But his development on the court is second only to his increased maturity. In his first postseason back in 2015, a young Antetokounmpo made his mistakes. In a piece by Eric Nehm of The Athletic, current Bucks teammate Pau Gasol recalled […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown says he has never seen anyone with the tenacity and aggressiveness that Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo plays with. Brown, whose Celtics are tied with Giannis and the Bucks at 1-1 in the second round of the playoffs, has a lot of respect for the way Antetokounmpo plays […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Pat Connaughton was a multi-sport athlete for Notre Dame. In addition to impressing enough scouts to be picked in the second round of the 2015 draft, the Massachusetts native was good enough at pitching for the Baltimore Orioles to give him a shot in their Single-A affiliate. Obviously, Connaughton decided to […]

By all accounts, Milwaukee Bucks combo guard Malcolm Brogdon is feeling a lot better and looking like himself in practice. Brogdon suffered a minor plantar fascia tear in his right foot back on March 15 and has been out ever since. Despite Bucks guard Sterling Brown telling reporters Brogdon looked really good in the team’s […]

Marcus Morris was quick to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo’s claims of extreme physicality by part of the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks star said the Celtics played at the borderline of flagrant fouls after blowing out the Celtics by 21 to tie the series 1-1 on Tuesday. “Please! Borderline not fouling his ass, with him […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo will take his game back to the 1980s style of basketball if it means evening the field with the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks star bounced back from a poor Game 1 performance to score 29 points and grab 10 rebounds and tie the series up at 1-1. The Celtics have been plenty […]

After their loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, a lot of people wondered if the Milwaukee Bucks’ regular-season success was just a fluke. They quickly erased those doubts in Game 2, dismantling the Boston Celtics 123-102 to tie the series at one game apiece. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a bounce-back game, finishing with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks bounced back in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, earning a commanding 123-102 victory to tie the series up at one game apiece. After struggling in Game 1 (22 points on 7-of-21 shooting), Giannis Antetokounmpo quickly reminded everyone why he’s an MVP front-runner for a reason. The Greek Freak finished with […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton had a big night in their Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics to tie the series at one game apiece. Head coach Mike Budenholzer commended his performance, noting that his 3-pointers were a result of individual and team efforts. Middleton finished with 28 points which included seven 3-pointers out […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set a new franchise playoffs record for 3-pointers made in Game 2 of their postseason series with the Boston Celtics. The Bucks knocked down 20 of their 47 attempts from beyond the arc against the Celtics. Their 20 3-pointers made is a new franchise record for triples made in a playoff game […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had a light moment during his presser after their Game 2 victory over the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo revealed that he has already watched the big movie hit ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ The NBA MVP frontrunner then said that he had been waiting for the movie for more than a year. However, he […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens heaped praises on Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton after Game 2 of their 2019 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series. Middleton torched the Celtics with 28 points to lead Milwaukee to a 123-102 win to tie the series. Stevens was not surprised with the performance of Middleton, saying that the […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving was a no-show in their Game 2 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. In fact, he tallied the second-lowest scoring night in his playoff career. In their 123-102 loss, Irving had nine points on 22.2 percent (4-of-18) shooting from the field and 20 percent from downtown. Per Ben Golliver, his lowest […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks did a shimmy reminiscent of Stephen Curry after draining a three-pointer. Peep the clip posted by Bleacher Report. Antetokounmpo hit his second three-pointer for the game and felt the shooter’s touch run thru his body. Giannis hit the Steph shimmy 😂 pic.twitter.com/sQLV4CB4kD — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 1, 2019 […]

Eric Bledsoe of the Milwaukee Bucks met Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics up top with a block in Game 2 of their second-round matchup. Bledsoe perfectly timed his jump to swat Irving layup attempt off a lob from Al Horford. That’s a great block by Eric Bledsoe 💪 pic.twitter.com/2vSrPtNxpG — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 1, […]

The Boston Celtics are in a great position. After a dominant Game 1 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night, they have a chance to head back to Boston with a 2-0 series lead. Winning the first two games of the series in Milwaukee could be devastating for the Bucks, and Celtics guard Terry […]

The Boston Celtics managed to make a statement with their dominant win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1. Regardless, point guard Kyrie Irving is still proceeding with caution against forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. The Celtics were able to contain the Bucks’ stars to start the series. According to ESPN’s Chris Forsberg, Irving […]

Milwaukee Bucks wing Sterling Brown is listed as probable for Game 2 of his team’s second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Brown is dealing with back soreness, an issue that flared up during the Bucks’ Game 1 loss on Sunday afternoon. The 24-year-old […]

The Boston Celtics have appeared to flip the switch in these playoffs, as they swept the Indiana Pacers in the first round and routed the Milwaukee Bucks on the road in Game 1 of their second-round Eastern Conference series on Sunday afternoon. So, why the sudden change? Celtics big man Al Horford credits Kyrie Irving […]

Celtics big man Aron Baynes is currently listed as questionable due to an ankle tweak. Despite that fact, Boston head coach Brad Stevens is expecting the New Zealand-born bruiser to be available for Tuesday night’s Game 2 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jay King of The Athletic spoke with Stevens during Tuesday morning’s practice session: […]

The most surprising outcome of the game 1’s in the second round of the playoffs came from the Milwaukee versus Boston series. Boston stole home court advantage from Milwaukee in a 112-90 victory. The 22 point loss, was the third worse margin of defeat from a number one seed in game one of a series. […]

The Boston Celtics embarrassed the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal duel on Sunday afternoon. The Celtics had answers for everything the Bucks threw at them, and the game was never in doubt for the Beantown team. The interior defense of Al Horford and Aron Baynes was crucial to Boston stifling […]

The Milwaukee Bucks played the first game of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and were summarily walloped by a sweet-shooting Boston squad — all on Milwaukee’s home court. It was a nightmare game for Milwaukee as everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong. The Celtics waxed the […]

Despite losing Game 1 of the second round against the Boston Celtics on Sunday in blowout fashion at home, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo was surprisingly in a joking mood on Monday while speaking to reporters. When asked how “hungry” he is for Game 2, Antetokounmpo responded by saying he’s going to bring a […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez disagrees with Paul Pierce that the second round series is over against the Boston Celtics. After the Celtics blew out the Bucks in Game 1 on Sunday, Pierce said he thinks the series is over on ESPN NBA Countdown. The Celtics won Game 1 by a final score of 112-90 […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo knows full well his team must find a way to bounce back in Game 2 versus the Boston Celtics. However, he is not in the business of providing any guarantees. The Bucks were flat-out dominated at home in Game 1. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Antetokounmpo promises that Milwaukee will […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe says he needs to be more aggressive on offense in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. Bledsoe took just five shots in Game 1, finishing with only six points as the Bucks got blown out 112-90.  That’s not going to get it done for Milwaukee, who has to win […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has some good and bad news on combo guard Malcolm Brogdon. The good news is that Brogdon is starting to looking like himself in practice. The bad news, though, is that the 2017 Rookie of the Year won’t play in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics, a game the […]

The Boston Celtics thumped the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon, beating them by 22 points and holding Giannis Antetokounmpo to 22 points off 7-of-21 shooting. So, naturally, you would assume that the Bucks would be making some big adjustments heading into Game 2 to avoid […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown put Giannis Antetokounmpo on a poster in Sunday’s Game 1 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. As a result, Brown is expecting The Greek Freak to retaliate in a big way: Jaylen Brown, after dunking on Giannis, said he expects Giannis to try to dunk on the entire Celtics team tomorrow. […]

The Boston Celtics routed the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon, bottling up Giannis Antetokounmpo and stifling his supporting cast in a resounding 112-90 win. This marks the second year in a row the Celtics and Bucks have met in the playoffs, with Boston emerging with […]