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Wild things happen over the final month of the NBA regular season. Obviously, injuries play a big role in how the standings shape up in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. But another underlying factor that everyone always tends to overlook are teams that begin playing their best basketball over the last few weeks of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, and that’s largely because of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. shutting down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the game. Sure enough, the Bucks prepared hard to counter the threat that SGA brings. They know he’s the focal point of the Thunder offense, and based on Antetokounmpo’s statement […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Sunday matchup between two championship hopefuls. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status for the game was initially not certain. Antetokounmpo was  listed as probable with left hamstring tendinopathy. He missed two games but was active for the Bucks’ prior game, which is a win […]

We’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for this primetime matchup on NBA TV between top teams in their respective conferences. The Oklahoma City Thunder (49-20) will visit the Milwaukee Bucks (45-25) as both teams see each other for the first time this year. Check out our NBA odds series for our Thunder-Bucks prediction and pick. The […]

You’d be hard-pressed to find an NBA team with a more confusing direction than the Brooklyn Nets. After trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last season, the team has held on to its high-priced veterans through the offseason and the 2024 deadline. Armed with seven tradable first-round picks and potentially over $40 million in cap […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a back-to-back against the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, and the close victory over the Nets has given them a 1.5-game cushion over the third-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Eastern Conference standings are still close from second onwards, so anything can happen in the last couple of weeks before the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard went off against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, scoring 30 points and notching 12 assists while going 5-11 from behind the 3-point arc. Per StatMuse, Lillard now outnumbers all other Bucks combined in terms of players with 30+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ 3-pointers: “Games with 30+ PTS, 10+ […]

The Brooklyn Nets had clear expectations entering the 2023-24 season: a scrappy team that would compete nightly but struggle to close games against star-studded rosters. While they’ve failed to live up to that billing, posting the NBA’s sixth-worst record (13-33) over the last three months, they kept to the original script during Thursday’s 115-108 loss […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in a game that has ramifications for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. In starting for the Bucks, Giannis appeared in his 65th game of the season, which makes him officially eligible for NBA MVP, per Bobby Marks of ESPN: “Giannis Antetokounmpo has now reached the 65-game criteria. […]

The Boston Celtics have held the best record in the NBA for most of the 2023-24 season, and after rattling off six consecutive double-digit wins, they were looking for a challenge on Wednesday night. They got one versus the Milwaukee Bucks, but it didn’t go exactly as planned. Instead of the Bucks being at full […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Bucks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nets are not having a good season, and they have lost their last four […]

The struggling Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded for Thursday’s road matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out due to left ankle soreness, the team announced Wednesday. Finney-Smith was listed on the status report for Brooklyn’s last two games due to his ankle. The 30-year-old missed six games in early February after […]

Robin Lopez’s net worth in 2024 is $26 million. Lopez is a professional basketball player, who currently is a free agent. He last played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Lopez is also known as the twin brother of All-Star center Brook Lopez. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at Robin Lopez’s […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with a hamstring injury and will miss the Milwaukee Bucks-Boston Celtics clash on Wednesday night as a result, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. It is a pivotal game for Milwaukee, and they will obviously miss their best player. The Bucks will try to step up amid Giannis’ absence […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road to take on the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks are second in the Eastern Conference, and they have won […]

Under four weeks remain in the regular season. This leaves little time for championship hopefuls to work out some of their problems and be prepared for the start of the playoffs. For the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns, some of their flaws are starting to come to light, resulting in their descent in the […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks probably weren’t expected to win their matchup vs the Phoenix Suns after the news broke that they would be without superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for the nationally televised afternoon affair. Instead, the Bucks relied on a plethora of strong performances, led by Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis, to […]

In a defining moment, Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis delivered an emphatic response to his critics on the court, in what was arguably a career-defining performance against the Phoenix Suns. The resounding game from Portis, who has faced a season punctuated by trade rumors and skepticism, served as a staunch reminder of his value […]

The Milwaukee Bucks decided to scratch star Giannis Antetokounmpo late ahead of their game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, in which they won 140-129, and head coach Doc Rivers explained the reasoning behind the move. “It’s not an injury. We’re just concerned a little bit,” Doc Rivers said, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took it to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after winning the game 140-129. However, Damian Lillard is the talk of the town right now breaking a franchise record with his monster performance. Lillard finished the game with 31 points, 16 assists, and five rebounds. It marks the first time in Bucks history […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is having a career game against the Phoenix Suns, and he just so happens to be mic’d up as well. Amidst an incredible first half, during which he scored 25 points and was a perfect 5-5 on three-pointers, Portis took the time to shout out NBA commentator Hubie Brown, who […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be missing their best player against the Phoenix Suns. Though initially expected to play in Sunday’s game, Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been ruled out of Sunday’s game due to left hamstring tendinopathy, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is OUT for today's Bucks-Suns game, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/iAzWOn12m3 — ClutchPoints […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are rolling in the Eastern Conference with a first-place standing. However, the Bucks are gearing up for an important Sunday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Milwaukee looks to get a boost from star forward Khris Middleton, who is slated to return from an ankle injury for the matchup. Bucks get massive reinforcement […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard has always been a huge boxing fan. A quick look at his X (formerly Twitter) account where he often reacts to boxing fights proves as much. But when asked on possibly stepping in the ring to fight someone like Jake Paul, who has been the face of celebrity boxing for […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is amazing the masses with her limitless range and excellent skill set, to the point where she is becoming a talking point in all sorts of circles. Her popularity is extending into the NBA world, as many stars take note of her greatness. Damian Lillard is being especially complimentary […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came close to defeating the Milwaukee Bucks but couldn’t hang on long enough to pull off the upset. The Sixers led by 12 at one point in the first half and led at the start of the fourth quarter but were outscored 34-22 in the final period, losing 114-105 and collecting their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (36-30) got one last regular-season look at the Milwaukee Bucks (43-24). In the Thursday showdown at Fiserv Forum, the Sixers gave the Bucks a good fight but were defeated by a score of 114-105. Let’s break down the Sixers’ loss. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 30 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 12-23 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo indirectly put pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks to swing for the fences to try and convince him that the team was serious about competing for a championship to get him to stay and sign a contract extension. As a result, the Bucks traded away Jrue Holiday, a core member of their 2021 championship-winning […]

Does Giannis Antetokounmpo believe he deserves the MVP in 2023-24? He recently used a “Matrix” example to explain his thoughts on the MVP conversation, via Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I’m never going to make myself look like I’m crying for a trophy,” Antetokounmpo said. “One thing I’m never going to do is, I’m never […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Bucks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The 76ers are 36-29 this season, but they have been losing lately. Philadelphia has also […]

The Milwaukee Bucks certainly wish they can get a do-over of their horrific performance on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. They got blown out of the water, 129-94, in a game that wasn’t very competitive for much of its duration. Nevertheless, even during low points, there are glimmers that are worth holding onto. In […]

The LA Clippers will be moving into their own arena next season, and Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers believes Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan should be there. Well, maybe not in person. Doc Rivers’ Bucks defeated James Harden and the Clippers on Sunday afternoon, a game in which Kawhi Leonard and Paul George […]

Khris Middleton is an essential part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ core. Unfortunately, he has been unable to play over the course of the last month due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in a 114-106 loss against the Phoenix Suns on February 6. Without Middleton in the lineup, the Bucks have surprisingly been able […]

The Milwaukee Bucks stay on the west coast to take on the Sacramento Kings Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Buck-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks are 42-23 this season, and they are coming off a win over […]

The final few weeks of the 2023-24 NBA season are upon us. As a result, wild endings and puzzling finishes will occur given the circumstances each time finds themselves in. While some at the bottom of the standings roll forward with their youthful rebuilds, pulling off surprising victories here and there, now is the time […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks made moves at this year’s NBA trade deadline as they looked to better prepare this roster for a deep postseason run. This past weekend, one of those new additions in Patrick Beverley returned to face his former teams in Los Angeles, where the Bucks took on LeBron James and […]

Patrick Beverley may not be putting up gaudy numbers, but his impact on the Milwaukee Bucks cannot be understated. Just ask Damian Lillard. Lillard, just like Giannis Antetokounmpo who called Beverley “my a-hole,” was full of compliments for Beverley following their showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers. Pat Bev used to play for the Clips, […]

Damian Lillard hitting clutch shots night in and night out is more of an expectation at some point. When the Milwaukee Bucks are on offense in the last minute of a game, Coach Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the rest of the squad know who takes the shot. This knowledge does not discount the fact […]

On Sunday afternoon, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks took the floor in Los Angeles for an afternoon road game against the Clippers, who were operating without both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Lillard was looking to bounce back from a rough game on Friday vs the Los Angeles Lakers, which ended when his desperation […]