MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has been selected the NBA’s teammate of the year for the second straight year and third time in the last four seasons.
The NBA announced on Thursday the voting results for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, which recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership and dedication to a team.
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.
Holiday has career-high 51 points, Bucks beat Pacers 149-136
March 30, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 51 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points in a triple-double and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 149-136 on Wednesday night.
Bucks’ Antetokounmpo, Holiday out Monday for Pistons game
March 27, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jrue Holiday available for their Monday night game with the Detroit Pistons.
The Bucks released an injury report Monday that listed both players as out for the game.
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.
Bucks won’t have Antetokounmpo, Holiday against Magic
March 7, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have either of their two 2023 All-Stars available for their game Tuesday night at Orlando.
Milwaukee's injury report for the game lists two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday as unavailable.
Giannis triple-double helps Bucks outlast Wizards 117-111
March 6, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points, had a season-high 13 assists and rebounded his intentionally missed shot with a second left for his fourth-triple double of the season as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 117-111 on Sunday night.
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.
Morant, Grizzlies beat Lakers 121-109 with James sidelined
March 1, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, had 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles 121-109 on Tuesday night in the Lakers’ first game since LeBron James injured his right foot.
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.
Chicago hosts Milwaukee following Holiday’s 40-point game
February 16, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (40-17, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-32, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bulls -7
Holiday has 40, Bucks top Celtics in OT for 11th straight
February 15, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday matched his career high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.
Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in OT for 11th straight win
February 15, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday demonstrated just why he’s heading to the All-Star Game for the first time in a decade.
Holiday matched a career high with 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.
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.
Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee set for matchup against Los Angeles
February 10, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (38-17, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (31-27, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Clippers -1.5
Bucks win 9th straight, hold off LeBron-less Lakers 115-106
February 10, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half for their ninth consecutive victory, 115-106 over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James on Thursday night.
Embiid, Morant, Brown lead NBA All-Star reserve class
February 3, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia's Joel Embiid, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Portland's Damian Lillard had to have known they were going to the All-Star Game. Players averaging more than 30 points per game typically don't have to worry about not hearing their name called.
Bucks beat Hornets 124-115 for 5th consecutive victory
February 1, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton is making the most of his limited minutes as he works his way back from injuries that kept him from playing for much of the season.
Middleton scored 18 points and sparked a third-quarter run that put the Milwaukee Bucks ahead for good as they beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-115 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victry.
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 41 points, Bucks beat Pacers 141-131
January 28, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When the Milwaukee Bucks needed a steadying presence Friday night at Indiana, Giannis Antetokounmpo provided it — even from the free-throw line.
The Eastern Conference All-Star captain finished with 41 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and made five of eight free throws during the final four minutes to help Bucks fend off Indiana's second-half rally for a 141-131 victory.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks face the Pacers
January 26, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (31-17, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-26, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Indiana Pacers.
Bucks having to find ways to win at less than full strength
January 19, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — More than halfway through the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t had much of a chance to show how well they can play at full strength.
The Bucks’ three biggest stars — two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, three-time All-Star Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday — have played together in just five of Milwaukee’s 45 games.
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.
Toronto faces Milwaukee following overtime win
January 17, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (20-24, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (28-16, third in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -5.5
Holiday sparks late rally as Bucks beat Pacers 132-119
January 17, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday and the Milwaukee Bucks responded to the Indiana Pacers' fast start by delivering a dominant performance down the stretch.
Holiday scored a season-high 35 points to go along with 11 assists for his third straight double-double and the Bucks rallied to beat the Pacers 132-119 on Monday.
Short-handed Heat rally, top short-handed Bucks, 108-102
January 13, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat were short-handed. The Milwaukee Bucks were short-handed.
The Heat got the better of it all.
Gabe Vincent scored a career-best 28 points, Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Heat beat the Bucks 108-102 in a game in which at least five would-be starters were out for various reasons.
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 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.
Charlotte faces Milwaukee on 3-game slide
January 5, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (10-29, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (25-13, second in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory against Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks take on the Wizards
January 2, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (17-21, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks square off against the Washington Wizards.
Wizards cruise past short-handed Bucks 118-95
January 2, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Rui Hachimura had 26 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 and the Washington Wizards defeated the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 118-95 on Sunday night for their season-best fifth consecutive victory.
Milwaukee plays Washington after Antetokounmpo’s 43-point showing
December 31, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (16-21, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (23-12, second in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts the Washington Wizards after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 123-114 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota visits Milwaukee following Antetokounmpo’s 45-point game
December 29, 2022 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (16-19, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (22-12, third in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee plays the Minnesota Timberwolves after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 45 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 119-113 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.
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.
Jalen Green scores 30 points, Rockets beat Bucks 97-92
December 12, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green had 30 points and seven rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points and seven assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-92 on Sunday night to extend their home-winning streak to four games.
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.
Bucks, Antetokounmpo hold off Magic 109-102
December 6, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored five of his 34 points in the final two minutes Monday night to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off a late Orlando rally in a 109-102 win over the Magic.
Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee set for matchup against New York
November 30, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (14-5, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (10-11, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -5.5; over/under is 226.5
Antetokounmpo and Doncic clash in Milwaukee-Dallas matchup
November 27, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (9-9, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (13-5, second in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -6; over/under is 214.5
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.
Bucks pull away in second half to beat Trail Blazers
November 22, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-111 on Monday night.
Antetokounmpo made 16 of his 24 field goal attempts to go along with seven rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes.
Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee host Young and the Hawks
November 13, 2022 GMTAtlanta Hawks (8-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (10-2, first in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young meet when Milwaukee hosts Atlanta.
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.
Spurs face the Bucks on 5-game skid
November 10, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (10-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (5-7, ninth in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio looks to break its five-game slide when the Spurs take on Milwaukee.
Carter scores career-high 36, Bucks beat Thunder in 2 OTs
November 10, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jevon Carter had career highs of 36 points and 12 assists, and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-132 in two overtimes on Wednesday night.
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.
Giannis has triple-double, Bucks beat Wolves for 8-0 start
November 5, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 on Friday night to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.
Bucks match franchise record with 7th win to open season
November 3, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks matched a franchise record with their seventh straight win to open the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-91 on Wednesday night.
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.
Hornets spoil Curry’s homecoming again
October 30, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — P.J. Washington scored 31 points, Gordon Hayward added 23 and the Charlotte Hornets once again spoiled Stephen Curry’s annual homecoming game with a 120-113 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Bucks outlast Hawks 123-115 to maintain perfect record
October 30, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday each scored 34 points as the Milwaukee Bucks responded after falling behind in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Saturday night and remain unbeaten.
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.
Lakers fall to 0-4 under Ham with 110-99 loss to Nuggets
October 27, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a big 3-pointer and the Denver Nuggets kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless with a 110-99 victory Wednesday night.
The Lakers dropped to 0-4 under new coach Darvin Ham.