Milwaukee Bucks Articles - Page 184

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to a second-consecutive first-round playoff exit that has pushed the franchise toward some much-needed rebuilding over the offseason. However, it did feature continued improvement from star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, becoming one of the league’s top players. The 23-year-old took another leap forward as a scorer averaging a career-high 26.9 points per […]

In the second straight year, the Milwaukee Bucks saw their season come to a disappointing end in the first round of the playoffs after a grueling seven-game series against the Boston Celtics. This has immediately pushed forward the future of the franchise ahead of what could be a busy offseason. One of these big questions […]

While the one-on-one matchup ended up being mostly one-sided (not to mention, new) to be a “rivalry”, the brewing feud between Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe and Boston Celtics’ incumbent starting point guard Terry Rozier has been a hot topic throughout the series. Originating from an innocuous Freudian slip that saw Rozier referring to Bledsoe […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell just short in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, which has ended their season in the first round for the second straight year. It was a disappointing end to an entertaining series that saw them fail to win a single road game to potentially advance to […]

When it comes to Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier and Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe during this best-of-seven playoff series, there was a lot of headlines about a beef between them. Once the Celtics finished off the Bucks with a 112-96 victory in Game 7 at TD Garden, both embraced one another on the court […]

The Utah Jazz’s home crowd got some added badge to their reputation after Enes Kanter’s recent interview and Russell Westbrook’s run-in with a couple of fans in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s final game in Salt Lake City this season. However, the Boston Celtics’ home fans are trying to one-up their Western Conference counterpart in Game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are engaged in a do-or-die Game 7 at the TD Garden in Boston where every inch will be grabbed by both teams as if it will decide the outcome of the game. The players aren’t expected to hold back the intensity level but for Giannis Antetokounmpo, in one play […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have forced a Game 7 after an inspired performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and a heavy dose of defense from the team, hoping to make the most of their opportunity and steal a pivotal game on the road to move on to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Despite his lack of experience in these […]

There is a commonly held belief that the home team must suffer defeat first before we could truly say that the series has begun, and it is reinforced by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks after his team bested the Boston Celtics 97-86, setting the stage for a deciding seventh game this coming Saturday. The […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has vowed to be more aggressive, after attempting a playoff-low 10 shots in a Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics. He made good on his promise on Thursday night, dropping 31 points on 13-of-23 from the field, including 5-of-8 from the line and a game-leading 14 rebounds for the Milwaukee Bucks. Walking […]

Many videos have circulated online showing Giannis Antetokounmpo, picking up his dribble somewhere in the 3-point line, and finishing off with a dunk. To see it in words is not enough. Below is the most recent video of the Milwaukee Bucks star showcasing his athletic prowess. As posted by the Bucks’ official Twitter account, Antetokounmpo perfectly […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s length and speed allow his Euro step to be much deadlier than most NBA players who utilize this move. In Game 6 against the Boston Celtics, the Greek Freak unleashed his signature move on Semi Ojeleye and it sent Jason Terry and Brandon Jennings up to their feet. Not only […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers mustered a tough Game 5 win over the Miami Heat to close out the series, despite what the 104-91 final score might indicate. Head coach Brett Brown is expecting yet another rugged series in his future, with their opponent potentially decided tonight as the Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks on […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has no hard cap on his minutes for tonight’s Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks, but coach Brad Stevens said he won’t play 35 minutes, claiming “anything below that is game,” according to A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. Smart was one of the catalysts in the Celtics’ pivotal […]

In light of an earlier reporter’s mishap, Khris Middleton is now called “Jabari” after he was confused to be teammate Jabari Parker following an interview. Middleton ruthlessly put him to shame after a Game 4 win with the help of his running mate Giannis Antetokounmpo, to the laughter of the press. The chronically underappreciated Khris […]

After a subpar Game 5, Giannis Antetokounmpo intends to be more aggressive in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Hopefully, this will be enough as the Milwaukee Bucks are down 3-2. As reported by the Associated Press, the Greek Freak said: “Game 6, I’ve got to come out and be more aggressive,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s on […]

The feud between Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe and Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier escalated during the third quarter of Tuesday night’s Game 5 when the pair were involved in a shoving match. On Wednesday, Rozier poked fun at his beef with Bledsoe when he liked and commented on a picture of former […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their first round series on Tuesday night to take a commanding 3-2 series lead. They can now close the series out in Milwaukee on Thursday night, but it won’t be an easy task by any means. Late in last night’s game, Celtics center Al […]

In the playoffs, every call could make or break the game for the opposing teams. A controversial shot clock violation was not called in Game 5 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics. To recall, with 1:16 remaining in the game, a shot clock violation on the Celtics should’ve been reviewed, if not called […]

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are playing Game 5 of their first round series, and with the series tied at 2-2, the winner of this game has a strong chance to win the series. With so much on the line, it’s no secret that both teams want the win and both teams do not […]

When Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo walked out of a Mexican restaurant after waiting for only 10 minutes, everyone, including the owner, of course, went berserk. After all, the Greek Freak is of VIP status already. To see him leave after just a short wait must be a sign that something is wrong. But Antetokounmpo made […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Thon Maker, who only had a few seconds of combined playing time the first two games of the series against the Boston Celtics, really turned it around in Games 3 and 4 to help the Bucks tie the series at 2-2 heading into tonight’s pivotal Game 5. Over the last two games […]

The Boston Celtics have been shorthanded for well over a month, but for Wednesday night’s pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, they’ll get at least one guy back. According to head coach Brad Stevens, Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart will return to the lineup after missing about a month with a hand injury. #NEBHInjuryReport: Brad […]

We’ve learned a lot through the first week of the NBA Playoffs. Here are the 10 biggest takeaways so far: 10. Terry Stotts is on the hot seat Portland should feel embarrassed. They seemingly solidified their position as the third best team in the West after an impressive regular season and were clear favorites against […]

Green Bay Packers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers has recently been installed as a part-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, and so far, he is being treated to a different brand of playoff thrill than the one he’s used to in the NFL. After seeing the Bucks take down the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the two […]

The Boston Celtics lost their 2-0 series lead against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round after falling prey to the Bucks in Games 3 and 4. The Celtics have every reason to feel bitter about their recent struggles to win, especially after the NBA released its Last 2 Minutes report for Game 4 of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has expressed his desire to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks until the end of his career, much like Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Manu Ginobili have done over the course of 16-plus seasons in the league. Yet 11-year veteran Kevin Durant warned the young star on the rise to not let himself get […]

Thon Maker’s insertion into the rotation has proved a catalyst of a turnaround, allowing the Milwaukee Bucks to knot affairs at 2-2 and head back to the TD Garden with a chance to steal home court with great momentum after defending their home court. In only two games, the Australian second-year forward has racked up […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s hunger wasn’t done after evening the Milwaukee Bucks first-round playoff series with a clutch tip-in, leaving the arena for some tacos at Bel Air Cantina, only to be met with no service and leave taco-less. At @BelAirCantina on water street and just watched @Giannis_An34 wait for a table for 10 minutes and no […]

After an impressive 116-92 Game 3 win against the Boston Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were looking to tie up the playoff series before heading back on the road. Despite having a 20-point lead in Game 4, the Bucks found themselves with only a five-point lead with less than five minutes remaining in […]

It has been a challenging 2017-18 NBA season for Marcus Smart as he only appeared in 54 regular season games and has not appeared in the first round of the playoffs for the Boston Celtics. However, prior to Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the 24-year-old could be returning soon. According to Chris Forsberg of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made quick work of the Portland Trail Blazers after putting the finishing touches on a series sweep. Among the integral parts of their success thus far has been the performance of point guard Rajon Rondo. It is no secret that Rondo is one of the most intelligent players in the NBA. Milwaukee […]

When it comes to Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris, the 28-year-old has now had multiple run-ins over the last month that involved NBA referees. This weekend, Morris’ wallet took a hit for an incident that occurred during Game 3 of the Celtics’ first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. On Saturday, the NBA announced that […]

On Saturday during a conference call with members of the media, it was announced by Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens that Marcus Smart will be re-evaluated next week and that his surgically-repaired right thumb will not be at risk of re-injury once he returns. “He’s doing everything but live,” coach Stevens said, per Tom […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks took care of business against the Boston Celtics on Friday night, the players seemed to be in a good mood during the post-game interview. Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo were the ones who got the honor of sitting at the podium. When one reporter tried to ask Middleton a question, he […]

Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, is now a part-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. As reported by Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel: The @Bucks just announced that @AaronRodgers12 has bought in and is now a part owner of the franchise. The @Packers QB is here sitting courtside along with girlfriend Danica Patrick […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came into Friday night’s Game 3 at home against the Boston Celtics with a must-win feel around it. The Bucks already trailed the series 0-2, and going down 0-3 would likely mean the end of the Bucks playoff lives over the next few days. As expected, Milwaukee showed up, defeating the Boston […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are doing all they can to prevent the Boston Celtics from going up 3-0 in the series. So far, things have gone according to their plan, as the Bucks are currently in the process of severely beating the Celtics in Game 3 of the series at home Friday night. Perhaps no play […]