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The rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the top of the league’s individual hierarchy will always be the overarching narrative of the Milwaukee Bucks’ breakout season, and rightfully so. Antetokounmpo produced at historic levels on both ends of the floor in 2018-19, and his impact as a one-man battering ram with court vision on one end […]

Kawhi Leonard clearly wasn’t himself in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Limited by an injury to his left leg suffered in Game 3, the Toronto Raptors superstar sorely lacked his normal burst and explosion on Tuesday night, forcing him to take more of a backseat offensively than he has for any other game […]

What a difference two games make. The Toronto Raptors trounced the Milwaukee 120-102 on Tuesday night, evening an Eastern Conference Finals that had just appeared lopsided at two games apiece. As this tightly-contested series shifts back to Fiserv Forum for Game 5, it becomes a best-of-three, with the winner moving on to get the chance […]

Renowned Canadian rapper and songwriter Drake continues to make headlines…but not because of his songs. Drake has been making waves with his antics while watching Toronto Raptors games in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, and that continued in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 32-year-old artist was seen trolling Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo during the […]

The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks are locked in a tight battle for supremacy in the Eastern Conference Finals, with both teams tallying tight wins over the course of the first three games of the series. In Game 4, the Bucks will be looking to bounce back after a double-overtime defeat at the hands of […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard just put Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a poster. In a nifty half-court play, Marc Gasol slipped in a pass to a cutting Leonard. The Klaw took care of business by spiking it all over Antetokounmpo using his left hand. Kawhi went right at Giannis at the rim…AND WON […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse praised Kawhi Leonard’s defense on Milwaukee Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, noting that it was the biggest key in their Game 3 victory. Per NBA TV, Nurse was asked about Leonard’s defense on Antetokounmpo — this year’s leading MVP candidate. Nurse believes that the Raptors forward’s defense was key […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues staking his claim as an all-time great for the Milwaukee Bucks – at the age of 24. In his team’s thorough beat down of the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Antetokounmpo became the second player in franchise history to score at least 25 points, grab 15 rebounds, and dish out five assists, joining […]

The Milwaukee Bucks led from start to finish in Game 2 against the Toronto Raptors, as they protect their homecourt advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals. Milwaukee took care of business at Fiserv Forum, blowing out the Raptors mercilessly to the tune of a 125-103 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks and […]

The biggest concern for the Toronto Raptors against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals is how they will stop Giannis Antetokounmpo. Unfortunately, two games into the series, Nick Nurse and Co. still don’t have a solution for their problem. Midway through the first quarter of Game 2, Antetokonmpo showed the Raptors why he […]

With the conference finals in full swing, the NBA has released its early nominations for the 2018-19 Defensive Player of the Year award. While Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George have received plenty of love, it appears Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will have a chance to defend his […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George have been named finalists for the 2019 MVP award. #NBA MVP finalists: Giannis Antetokounmpo, #Bucks Paul George, #Thunder James Harden, #Rockets pic.twitter.com/V2Ep1VJeEL — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) May 18, 2019 Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the best record […]

The Toronto Raptors rode their Game 7 buzzer-beating momentum all the way through the first 36 minutes of their first game in Milwaukee. Then the fourth quarter happened. What had been a 7-to-10 point lead throughout evaporated as the club was outscored 17-32, going 5-for-22 from the field. Kawhi Leonard, who had been nothing short […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors got underway in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it appeared that Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was going to embark on yet another prolific series. Leonard had scored 29 points through the first three quarters and was getting to the free-throw line at will. But in […]

For nearly a decade, LeBron James dominated the Eastern Conference. He led the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers to a combined eight straight appearances in the NBA Finals from 2011-2018. But the four-time MVP decided that it was time for a change in scenery, so he signed a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Pau Gasol believes that Giannis Antetokounmpo should win this season’s MVP honors, and he explained his reasoning via his article with The Players’ Tribune. “Here are the facts: Giannis is the best player on the league’s best regular-season team. Giannis will be first team All-NBA and first team All-Defense. He’s been one […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were able to take Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors. Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was happy to take a backseat to his teammates down the stretch. The Bucks endured their fair share of struggles early on against the Raptors. Antetokounmpo was proud of how his teammates responded to secure the win,via NBA TV […]

After holding Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors to just two points in the critical fourth quarter of Game 1, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks revealed that their defensive strategy against Leonard was to make him ‘play 1-on-5.’ Per Michael Lee of The Athletic, Antetokounmpo detailed their defensive scheme against the former Finals MVP. […]