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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks dropped Game 5 against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, officially eliminating them from playoff contention. Without Damian Lillard, who suffered a season-ending torn Achilles injury, the Bucks had an uphill battle to climb. Despite nearly pulling off the upset win, Milwaukee fell 119-118 in overtime. Giannis Antetokounmpo on […]

In Game 5 of the series between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, Tyrese Haliburton was the hero. After  a big dunk to force overtime, Haliburton scored the final five points of the game to give the Pacers a dramatic 119-118 win to send the Bucks home. After the game, Haliburton’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came into Game 5 of their opening round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers needing a win. After their loss in Game 4, they faced elimination with star point guard Damian Lillard sidelined. Unfortunately for the Bucks, they couldn’t muster enough to hold off their offseason as they fell […]

The Milwaukee Bucks came into Game 5 of their opening round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers facing elimination. The Bucks were already reeling from not having Damian Lillard after he suffered a season-ending ACL injury during Game 4. After Game 5 went into overtime, the Bucks were ultimately eliminated after their 119-118 loss to […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks face elimination in the first round of the playoffs, speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues to grow. Former NBA forward Carlos Boozer added to the conversation Tuesday morning on ESPN’s Get Up, suggesting that the two-time MVP should consider a move to the Los Angeles Lakers if he no longer wants […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are down 3-1 in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have had to carry a heavy burden just for the Bucks to even stay in games, and now, Lillard is out with a torn Achilles tendon. Combined with the fact that the point guard was dealing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of elimination, as they are down 1-3 in the first round against the Indiana Pacers. Aside from dropping Game 4, the Bucks suffered a double whammy when they saw Damian Lillard suffer an Achilles Tendon injury. The very same one that took out the likes of Kobe Bryant, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future has been the NBA’s top point of speculation over the last two years. With the Milwaukee Bucks bereft of assets and failing to resemble a title contender, many within league circles have felt a trade is the best path forward for both sides. Damian Lillard’s torn Achilles ended any doubt that a […]

Zach Lowe gave the Milwaukee Bucks a harsh reality check when it comes to their future with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lowe uploaded an episode of The Zach Lowe Show to YouTube on Monday. He went over the Bucks’ situation with Antetokounmpo, which sees them in a tough spot after losing Damian Lillard due to a torn […]

The Houston Rockets earned the two-seed in the Western Conference this year, but they are down 2-1 in their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Fans are calling them one of the worst two seeds ever, and while their future is bright, they might still be a piece away from true contention. Luckily enough […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard suffered an injury in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs that might have signaled the end of his pairing with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lillard left the 129-103 loss with a left leg injury, and early reports fear that it could be a […]

As if matters couldn’t get worse for the Milwaukee Bucks with their backs up against the wall against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs, Damian Lillard has suffered what appears to be a significant left Achilles injury. Lillard, who worked hard to get back on the court after missing a month due to a […]

It appears that the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard era of the Milwaukee Bucks is over after just two seasons. Last night, Lillard, who recently made an unprecedented return from a blood clot, suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series vs. the Indiana Pacers. The […]

After a double-digit victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks came into Sunday’s Game 4 eager to even the series with another win. However, their plans were quickly derailed when star point guard Damian Lillard went down with a lower leg injury just six minutes into the game and was ruled […]

Game 4 was a nightmare for the Milwaukee Bucks. Down double digits in the second half against the Pacers, things got even worse when Damian Lillard went down with a serious injury. Now, Milwaukee’s season is on the edge, and so is the future of its franchise star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the games, fans started […]

Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 first-round series lead with a dominant 129-103 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. After the win, Rick Carlisle praised his team, saying, “We’re the kind of team that needs a lot of heroes,” referencing their collective spirit. He also highlighted their improved […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing else left to prove in his career; he could have retired yesterday and he’d be a lock for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. But Antetokounmpo has said in the past that he wants to win as many championships as he can, and he would prefer to stay with the […]

After a 117-101 win against the Indiana Pacers in their best-of-7 series, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo commended Gary Trent Jr. for his performance in Game 3. Trent Jr. tied Ray Allen’s franchise record for most threes in a playoff game, connecting on nine treys in Friday’s blowout win. The Bucks avoided a 0-3 hole, […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers cruised to wins in the first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Game 3, though, was a different story. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. refused to let their team go down 0-3. They needed a great performance, though, including a dominant run in the second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks desperately needed something to go their way in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday after dropping the first two games of the first round on the road. Another loss would have led to more noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors with the Bucks on the brink of elimination. On Friday, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA playoffs so far, but there is still time for them to turn it around. The Bucks lost each of the first two games of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, leading to a lot of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the middle of the NBA Playoffs as they look to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round. A big reason they’re even in this position is due to the acquisition of Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, but he wasn’t the only star they called about. Milwaukee […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the more surprising moves ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline by sending longtime forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. While the trade raised eyebrows around the league, new reporting from NBA insider Brett Siegel has shed light on how Giannis Antetokounmpo truly felt […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be facing more than just playoff elimination as they trail 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series. While Game 3 in Milwaukee on Friday night offers a chance at redemption, attention has already started shifting toward the team’s long-term future — particularly in light of growing speculation surrounding superstar […]

Some of the greatest players in NBA history achieved greatness by remaining with the same organization throughout their entire careers. Bill Russell and Larry Bird spent all 13 years of their respective careers with the Boston Celtics. John Stockton played 19 years solely for the Utah Jazz. Of course, then there’s Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Horst, the organization’s GM since 2017, was responsible for constructing Milwaukee’s championship roster in 2021. Under his leadership, the Bucks have been one of the most successful teams in the league. A new deal […]

As soon as Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Milwaukee Bucks were in life or death mode, the motivation is there. However, for the Indiana Pacers, they might not want to give more motivation to the former MVP. Despite being down 2-0 in the series, Antetokounmpo has had masterful performances. Most recently, he posted a 34-point and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined a rare group of NBA legends for all the wrong reasons. Antetokounmpo became just the fourth player in league history to average at least 35 points and 15 rebounds over the first two games of a playoff series and still trail 0-2. The others — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Cliff […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks down 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers, some might’ve hit the panic button. For Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, he sees it as more than just being panicked. He dropped a bar on where the Bucks are at, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter). “It’s not something that you […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are drawing closer to another early exit in the NBA Playoffs following Tuesday’s 123-115 road loss to the Indiana Pacers. They can quickly get back into the series by thriving on their home floor, starting this Friday, but Doc Rivers’ squad is in a 2-0 hole at this moment. Three consecutive first-round […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are scratching and clawing to get their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers back to Milwaukee with a 1-1 split, but things didn’t go to plan. Despite the return of Damian Lillard, the Pacers and their explosive offense has still been too much for the Bucks as Indiana rolls to a 123-115 […]

Listless and lifeless, the Milwaukee Bucks trailed throughout Game 1 of the team’s playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, falling 117-98. “The way we played tonight, at times, wasn’t us,” Giannis Antetokounmpo told reporters postgame. “I think we’re gonna be better. In the second half, we were better.” To answer their superstar’s plea for more […]

Since they won the 2021 NBA Finals, the playoffs have not been kind to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. This organization has won only a single series in the three years since their championship run, and now the Bucks are once again up against the wall after losing Game 1 of their first-round series […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are back in the playoffs, and this year’s results could have a big impact on the team’s future. Giannis has been with the team for his entire career, but there is a lot of chatter about him potentially going to play for another team. He did win a ring […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo were all named MVP finalists by the NBA. After the association’s highly anticipated MVP race between Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets’ Jokic, the two are officially finalists for Most Valuable Player, with Antetokounmpo in the hunt. The NBA’s announcement […]

As the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers, 117-98, in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the offensive side of the ball will be examined closely to determine what needs to be fixed. There’s no doubt that aspect struggled, especially with Bucks newcomer Kyle Kuzma going scoreless in the contest, while […]

If the Milwaukee Bucks crash out early in the NBA Playoffs, one sports analyst believes that Giannis Antetokounmpo should request a trade. Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are getting ready for a first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 postseason, a rematch from last year. He missed most of that series in 2024 due […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in the early stages of a rebuild. However, with an NBA-best 13 tradable first-round picks and over $50 million in cap space, the team has the ammo to go star hunting as early as this summer. General manager Sean Marks said such an acquisition would need to turn the Nets into […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are heading back to the NBA playoffs. However, the Miami Heat might be on his mind if there is another flop in the playoffs. After the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers last season, 2025 feels like redemption. However, Marcus Morris suggested on First Take that Antetokounmpo head somewhere […]