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Antetokounmpo’s 31 points lead Bucks past 76ers, 119-98

February 22, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks turned a tight game with the Philadelphia 76ers into a mismatch immediately in the second half, led by the reigning league MVP. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 17 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 25 points and the Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Saturday night in a matchup of […]

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Antetokounmpo scores 33, leads Bucks to rout of Pistons

February 21, 2020 Associated Press

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DETROIT (AP) — Like many NBA coaches, Mike Budenholzer was worried about his Milwaukee Bucks needing a game or two to get back up to speed after the All-Star break. It wasn’t a concern for long Thursday night. The Bucks had 70 points by halftime on their way to a 126-106 victory over the Detroit […]

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Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa. Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing his own struggles. Chris Paul is aiming to ensure that technology comes to schools where it hasn’t been affordable. Former President Barack Obama is aware […]

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For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

February 18, 2020 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — And now, they rest. Until Thursday, anyway. That’s when the NBA comes back for a frantic eight-week sprint to the finish of the regular season, with teams having from anywhere between 25 and 29 games left to play before the 16-team field for the playoffs is filled and set. The All-Star Game […]

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ALL-STAR GAME: Intense fourth quarter, but Team Giannis goes down on free throw

February 17, 2020 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — Players were taking charges, bodies were hitting the floor, calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends. The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game was as intense as the final moments of a playoff game, the biggest stars in the league holding absolutely nothing back. And in the end, […]

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BREWERS

Christian Yelich in the NBA Slam Dunk contest?

February 13, 2020 Rick Solem

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It’s NBA all-star weekend, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton is trying to recruit some help when he takes part in the NBA Slam Dunk contest. Connaughton posted a picture of a note he wrote on Twitter, recruiting someone named Christian. The picture also contained a picture of a baseball. Oh, and he also tagged […]

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At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased

February 12, 2020 Associated Press

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The moment was not lost on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA’s reigning MVP, a Greek of Nigerian descent who is now starring in Milwaukee, was about to make his first two selections of this year’s All-Star Game draft and understood how significant his words would be when they resonated across the world’s second-largest continent. His first […]

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Bucks finally fall without Giannis, out on paternity leave

February 12, 2020 Associated Press

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Malcolm Brogdon flipped the script Wednesday night. Rather than watch another late lead slip away, the Indiana Pacers guard found his finishing touch. Brogdon thwarted Milwaukee’s charge with a nearly perfect fourth-quarter performance, helping the the Pacers hold on for a 118-111 victory while snapping a season-worst six-game losing streak. “I think […]

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Paternity leave tonight for Giannis, as Bucks take on Brogdon and Pacers

February 12, 2020 Rick Solem

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No Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight for the Milwaukee Bucks. The new dad, who’s son Liam Charles, was born Monday, is getting some paternity leave. Milwaukee improved to a perfect 5-0 without the reigning NBA MVP, Monday and now gets a recently struggling Indiana Pacers team tonight. The Bucks will see a familiar face in Malcolm Brogdon. […]

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Middleton, Bledsoe help Bucks beat Kings minus Antetokounmpo

February 11, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks presented Giannis Antetokounmpo a victory as a baby gift. Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe scored 28 points apiece to pace Milwaukee past Sacramento 123-111 on Monday night as the Bucks won without new father Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo, the reigning MVP, missed the game after he and his girlfriend welcomed their […]

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