Jackson, Holiday, Lopez headline NBA All-Defensive Team
May 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. of Memphis and Milwaukee's Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez headlined the NBA's All-Defensive team Tuesday.
Also voted to the first team were Cleveland forward Evan Mobley and Chicago guard Alex Caruso.
Davis’ 30 points, 22 rebounds lead Lakers past Grizzlies
March 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 17 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Bucks beat Magic 134-123 for 18th win in 19 games
March 8, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brook Lopez scored 26 points, Khris Middleton and Jevon Carter each added 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 134-123 on Tuesday night for their 18th win in 19 games.
76ers rally to end Bucks’ winning streak at 16
March 5, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Joel Embiid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41.4 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers ended Milwaukee's winning streak at 16, beating the Bucks the 133-130 on Saturday night.
Milwaukee had the longest winning streak in the NBA since the Phoenix Suns had 18 straight victories early last season.
Bucks rout Magic 139-117, extend winning streak to 16 games
March 2, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to make sure the Milwaukee Bucks shouldn't rely too much on the 3-point shot.
But for one night, the Bucks showed how dangerous they could be from long range as they extended the longest winning streak in the NBA this season.
Giannis returns, Bucks beat Nets 118-104 for 15th straight
March 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to 15 games by beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-104 on Tuesday night.
Jrue Holiday had 14 points and eight assists for the Bucks, who went 10-0 in February and have passed the Boston Celtics for the best record in the NBA.
Bucks outlast Suns 104-101 for 14th consecutive victory
February 26, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence couldn't prevent the Milwaukee Bucks from extending the longest winning streak in the NBA this season.
Jrue Holiday scored 33 points and produced a critical steal, Brook Lopez made a tiebreaking layup with 24.8 seconds left and the Bucks edged the Phoenix Suns 104-101 on Sunday for their 14th consecutive victory.
Antetokounmpo breaks Bucks’ assists mark, sprains wrist,
February 17, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo broke Milwaukee’s career assists record before leaving the game because of a sprained right wrist, and the Bucks won their 12th straight, beating the Chicago Bulls 112-100 on Thursday night.
Giannis sets assists mark, hurts wrist; Bucks beat Bulls
February 17, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo stayed on the ground, grimacing in pain before heading to the locker room. A sprained wrist in the early going ended his night.
Giannis breaks Bucks’ assists mark, leaves with wrist injury
February 17, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo broke the Milwaukee Bucks' career assists record Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls before leaving the game with a sprained right wrist.
The two-time MVP came in needing two assists to break Paul Pressey’s record of 3,272 from 1982 to 1990.
Bucks beat Clippers 119-106 for 10th straight win
February 11, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-106 on Friday night for their first 10-game winning streak since 2019-20.
Bucks beat Trail Blazers 127-108 for 8th straight win
February 7, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brook Lopez scored 27 points and the Milwaukee Bucks stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 127-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 13 rebounds as the Bucks led the whole way, pushing their advantage to 26 in the second half.
Giannis goes off in 1st half, scores 50 in Bucks’ win
January 30, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) —
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points and 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks trounced New Orleans 135-110 on Sunday, handing the Pelicans their eighth straight loss.
Anteotkounmpo’s 50 points were five off the career high he set Jan.
Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130
January 24, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Holiday scores season-high 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122
January 18, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night.
The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the fourth consecutive game, shot 19 for 39 (49%) from 3-point range.
Giannis-less Bucks ease past Raptors 130-122
January 18, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night.
The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for the fourth consecutive game, shot 19 for 39 (49%) from 3-point range.
Holiday, Lopez help Bucks hold off Hawks, 114-105
January 12, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored 27 points, Brook Lopez had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Atlanta Hawks 114-105 on Wednesday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo added seven points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists, and Bobby Portis II had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Bucks rally from 17 points down, beat Knicks 111-107
January 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks used 3-point shooting to wipe out a 17-point deficit in the second half and beat the New York Knicks 111-107 on Monday night.
Bucks come from 17 down, stop Knicks’ four-game win streak
January 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo could feel the Bucks playing with more energy and could sense a shift in their confidence on their 3-point shots.
“Once we made one, then we made the second one,” he said.
Antetokounmpo’s 42 points leads Bucks past Pelicans 128-119
December 20, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue Holiday frustrated former teammate Zion Williamson like few NBA guards can and drained a momentum-changing, late-game shot for good measure.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points and 10 rebounds, Holiday capped his 18-point, 11-assist performance by hitting a 3 with 1:17 to go, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off a late New Orleans surge to beat the Pelicans 128-119 on Monday night.
Bucks beat Jazz without stars Antetokounmpo, Middleton
December 18, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis had 22 points and 14 rebounds starting in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks also played without Khris Middleton in a 123-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
NBA scoring leader Doncic among 3 Mavericks out vs Bulls
December 11, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Luka Doncic, who leads the NBA with 32.9 points per game, will miss the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Bulls in Chicago on Saturday night with a strained right quadriceps.
Dallas swingman Josh Green is out with a right elbow sprain and forward/center Maxi Kleber is sidelined with a sore right foot.
Lopez layup, Mavs FT woes save Bucks after Giannis fouls out
December 10, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out before the Milwaukee Bucks hung on and beat Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
That sixth foul set the stage for how the Bucks made it four consecutive victories.
Antetokounmpo, Holiday lead Bucks past Kings, 126-113
December 8, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jrue Holiday added 31 and Milwaukee beat Sacramento 126-113 on Wednesday night for the Bucks’ 13th consecutive victory over the Kings.
The streak is Milwaukee’s longest active streak against an opponent.
Orlando faces Milwaukee, aims to end 8-game slide
December 4, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (16-6, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (5-19, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando aims to end its eight-game slide when the Magic play Milwaukee.
Giannis-less Bucks cruise to 105-96 win over Hornets
December 4, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bobby Portis scored 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-96 on Saturday night, despite missing star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“Everybody gives themselves up for the betterment of the team,” Portis said of Milwaukee’s depth.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks face the Lakers
December 1, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (8-12, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (15-5, second in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks face the Los Angeles Lakers.
Allen, Bucks hang on after Giannis fouls out to edge Knicks
December 1, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, then Grayson Allen made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left after his superstar teammate fouled out to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-103 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
DeRozan scores 36, Bulls down Bucks 118-113
November 24, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 36 points and eight assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 on Wednesday night.
Chicago began the week with a 6-10 record and having lost four straight but has now beaten the NBA's top two teams.
Chicago plays Milwaukee on 3-game road slide
November 22, 2022 GMTChicago Bulls (7-10, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (12-4, second in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago visits Milwaukee looking to end its three-game road losing streak.
Lopez scores 29, Bucks deal Cavs 5th straight loss 113-98
November 17, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brook Lopez understands that playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to create plenty of open looks.
His improved 3-point shooting is helping the Milwaukee Bucks' 7-foot center capitalize more than ever.
Analysis: No shock in East as Celtics, Bucks vie for lead
November 15, 2022 GMTThe top of the Eastern Conference looks about as expected — with Boston and Milwaukee currently neck and neck for the lead.
Those fast starts have been anything but routine, however.
The Celtics suspended their coach before the season even started, but under interim choice Joe Mazzulla, they're now on a seven-game winning streak and have the best record in the NBA.
Cleveland visits Milwaukee after Garland’s 51-point game
November 15, 2022 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (8-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (10-3, second in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland plays the Milwaukee Bucks after Darius Garland scored 51 points in the Cavaliers' 129-124 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Johnson leads Spurs past injury-riddled Bucks 111-93
November 12, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a five-game skid by topping the banged-up Milwaukee Bucks 111-93 on Friday night.
Devin Vassell had 22 points in San Antonio’s first win since Oct.
Thunder face the Bucks on 3-game slide
November 8, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (9-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-6, 11th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to end its three-game slide when the Thunder take on Milwaukee.
Without Giannis, Bucks beat Thunder 108-94 for 9-0 start
November 6, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94 Saturday night.
Bucks top OKC for franchise-record 9th straight to open year
November 6, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise-record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94 Saturday night.
Bucks relying on their defense during their fast start
November 1, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo insists he still isn’t in a rhythm, even as statistics suggest he’s off to perhaps the best start of his career. Khris Middleton still isn’t in uniform as he recovers from offseason wrist surgery.
Bucks edge Pistons 110-108, season-opening win streak at 6
November 1, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to extend their season-opening win streak to six games.
Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeaten
November 1, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday made sure the young and pesky Detroit Pistons wouldn't take down an NBA heavyweight for a second straight night.
Holiday delivered one of the step-back jumpers that make his teammates marvel as he connected on a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left in the Milwaukee Bucks' 110-108 victory over the Pistons on Monday night.
Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat Knicks 119-108, move to 4-0
October 29, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten with a 119-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Antetokounmpo scored nine points during an 18-0 run that gave the Bucks a 24-point lead in the third quarter.
Giannis scores 21, Matthews’ 3 sends Bucks past 76ers 90-88
October 21, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to explain his early hot streak from the floor when — hey, wait a minute! — he saw himself in a commercial on a muted TV. Antetokounmpo interrupted his thought and praised actor Simu Liu and said he had a “kind heart.”
Serge Ibaka staying with Bucks; agrees to terms on deal
July 19, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Serge Ibaka is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks announced Tuesday that they have re-signed the 32-year-old center, who came to Milwaukee as part of a four-team deal at the Feb.
Healthy Lopez gives Bucks major size advantage against Bulls
April 18, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The silver lining to the back injury that sidelined Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez for most of the season is that it made him fresher for the playoffs.
The 7-footer is healthy now and eager to help the Bucks defend their title.
Bucks begin playoffs against the Bulls
April 16, 2022 GMTChicago Bulls (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -10; over/under is 229.5
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 30 points, Bucks rout Pistons
April 9, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks rout the Detroit Pistons 131-101 on Friday night.
“I knew I had to be aggressive and play downhill tonight,” Antetokounmpo said.
Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central
April 6, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't dominate the way he usually does.
That didn't stop the Bucks from clinching yet another division championship and making it look easy in the process.
Bucks, Clippers rest most of their starters after OT games
April 1, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and three other regular Milwaukee Bucks starters won’t be available for their Friday night game with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Brook Lopez’s return boosts Bucks ahead of postseason
March 23, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says the absence of Brook Lopez for much of the season has caused the Milwaukee Bucks to appreciate the 7-foot veteran on a whole new level.
“We took him for granted for a lot of years,” the two-time MVP said.
Giannis back, Bucks romp past Bulls again
March 23, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 17 rebounds in his return to the lineup and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their recent mastery of the Chicago Bulls with a 126-98 blowout Tuesday night.
Towns, Edwards star, Wolves beat Giannis-less Bucks 138-119
March 20, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Patrick Beverley taking the lead in his first season with the team, the Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to prove they’re no longer a pushover.
Keeping their composure after a first-quarter skirmish in which Beverley was ejected, the Timberwolves showed their growth with a dominating win against the defending champions.
Analysis: As teams get healthier, playoffs come into focus
March 15, 2022 GMTThere are just under four weeks remaining in the NBA’s regular season, which means only one thing.
The regular season is over.
It’s a reality that might make those who fancy themselves as purists cringe, but it’s the truth.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks rally past Jazz for 117-111 victory
March 15, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally and then fend off the Jazz in the final seconds for a 117-111 victory on Monday night.
Bucks’ Lopez, Hill returning Monday; Bembry out for season
March 14, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is expected to play for the first time since the season opener Monday night when the defending champions visit the Utah Jazz.
Lopez has been out with a back injury that caused him to undergo surgery Dec.
Bucks’ Lopez ready for contact in recovery from back injury
March 4, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is ready to participate in contact drills and five-on-five scrimmages after being sidelined since the season opener because of a back injury that required surgery.
Memphis plays Milwaukee, looks for 7th straight road win
January 18, 2022 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (31-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (27-19, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hits the road against Milwaukee looking to continue its six-game road winning streak.
Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee visit Young and the Hawks
January 16, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (27-18, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (17-25, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Monday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Trae Young and Giannis Antetokounmpo meet when Atlanta hosts Milwaukee.
Milwaukee plays Orlando on 4-game win streak
December 29, 2021 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (7-28, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee will try to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Bucks take on Orlando.