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Middleton scores 31 as Bucks trounce Warriors 138-99

December 25, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton scored 31 points and the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Golden State Warriors 138-99 on Friday to win their first Christmas Day home game in over half a century. Middleton went 10 of 15 overall and 6 for 8 from 3-point range, leading a strong performance from deep for his team. […]

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BADGERS

For first time in 121 year history, Badgers playing on Christmas Day … during a pandemic

December 24, 2020 Rick Solem

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For the first time the 121-year history, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team will play on Christmas day. At 11:30 a.m. Friday, the No. 9 Badgers (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) play at No. 12 Michigan State (6-1, 0-1). It’s one of four Big Ten games taking place, as the unpaid college basketball players have […]

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Tatum hits big 3, Giannis misses game-tying FT, as Celtics beat Bucks 122-121

December 23, 2020 Rick Solem

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BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t stop Jayson Tatum from knocking down a “tough, tough, tough” shot. Then the reigning two-time MVP and defensive player of the year missed one of the easiest. Tatum banked in a fallaway, go-ahead 3-pointer in the final second, and Antetokounmpo missed a potential tying free throw with 0.4 seconds […]

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BLOGS

Bucks open the 2020-21 season vs the “hated” Celtics!

December 23, 2020 Dave Carney

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Dave Carney 12/23/2020 Overall record: 109-86 How did I get here?: Another over-estimation that’s how. I way overestimated the NBA’s lack of fundamental defense and just how free-flowing this game is.  Yesterday I took the Lakers/Clippers game to go UNDER the total of 223 points. The stats, recent history, the Lakers only 72 days removed […]

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Big expectations, small question marks as Bucks open season tonight at Boston

December 22, 2020 Rick Solem

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The highest expectations for a bit of a revamped Milwaukee Bucks team, as it opens the season Wednesday on the road at the Boston Celtics. Pregame for Bucks at Celtics on WKTY begins at 6 p.m.Tune in on 96.7 FM / 580 AM It could take awhile for the Bucks to figure out all its […]

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Welcome back, NBA: Here’s 10 things to know about the season

December 22, 2020 Rick Solem

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And … it’s back. The NBA’s new season started Tuesday with Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets blowing out Durant’s former team in Golden State, while the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t handle the revamped Los Angeles Clippers in the renewal of rivals who share a building. For the first time since March, all […]

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Bucks lose 2022 2nd-round pick over early Bogdanovic talks

December 21, 2020 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks were docked a 2022 second-round pick after the NBA determined the team held discussions with Bogdan Bogdanovic or his agent before it was allowed under free agency rules. The league said Monday the Bucks’ rule violation constituted “conduct detrimental to the NBA.” Reports surfaced in the days leading […]

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Antetokounmpo says he wanted to repay Milwaukee’s loyalty

December 17, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo said he appreciated the love the city of Milwaukee has shown him ever since his arrival as an 18-year-old rookie from Greece. So the reigning two-time MVP decided to show his loyalty to the place where he’s spent his entire NBA career. “It’s the place I want to be,” Antetokounmpo […]

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BUCKS

Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Bucks

December 15, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for at least five more seasons. “I’m blessed to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years,” the two-time reigning MVP tweeted Wednesday. The 26-year-old Antetokounmpo had until Monday to sign the Bucks’ supermax extension offer. If he turned […]

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Bucks blown out in 4th, lose to Mavs in 2nd preseason matchup

December 14, 2020 Rick Solem

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 14 rebounds in 27 minutes, but the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the second of its three preseason games. Antetokounmpo was 11-for-20 from the field but just 1 of 7 from the free-throw line in 27 minutes as Milwaukee lost 128-112, outscored 33-19 in the fourth quarter. […]

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