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The Milwaukee Bucks ended their chances of going any further in the NBA Cup, losing to the New York Knicks 109-118 at MSG. Giannis was great in his return, dropping 30 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists. For the Knicks, it was Jalen Brunson who starred with 37 points and five assists. NBA.com Box Score […]
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about the Bucks’ playoff chances as their losing streak continues, Doc Rivers’ future, and trade targets from out west. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t eliminated from the NBA Cup’s knockout stage yet, but even if they can take out the New York Knicks at MSG, they need lots of help to get there. New York will win Group C with a victory while Milwaukee’s only hope is the wild card. That will take both a […]
The Milwaukee Bucks locked in to post their best defensive rating of the young season, but couldn’t get their offence to hum at the same time against the Miami Heat, losing 106-103 in South Beach. Tyler Herro dominated the Bucks with 29 points on 60% shooting, plus seven assists to boot. The Heat now leads […]
The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Miami Heat a big run for their money, but could not emerge victorious, losing 103-106 in a tight tussle. Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with a combined 50 points. Tyler Herro was awesome for the Heat as he returned from injury, dropping 29 big ones. NBA.com Box […]
The Bucks’ offense has cratered without Giannis in the lineup—hopefully ameliorated as soon as tonight—and HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto is connecting them to Kings wing Zach LaVine. Plenty of recent reports have mentioned that 5-13 Sacramento would entertain moving off their high-priced vets like LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. While the latter is a less optimal fit, […]
NBA Cup action returns tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks play the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. The Bucks remain undefeated in group play and are hopeful this trend continues and springboards them back into winning ways after losing their last five games, including a 12-point loss to a very shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers team […]
After the Bucks’ losing streak reached five games last night and dropped them to two games below .500 through 18 games, good news was in short supply around the team… until now. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sustained a right groin strain last Monday in Cleveland, may be returning in the next day or two. Ahead of […]
Last week’s poll experienced a technical issue, and no one could vote for a couple days—apologies—so we kept the polls open into the weekend. While turnout only amounted to 100ish rather than our usual 300–400, we still have some representative answers. Before we move on to this week’s questions, here are those results: How concerned […]
The Milwaukee Bucks dropped another game without Giannis last night, this time at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland was superior on both sides of the ball, having their way in the paint and building a 33-18 differential in the free-throw attempts department. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a […]
The Portland Trail Blazers outclassed the Milwaukee Bucks in a 115-103 duel tonight. The visitors lived at the free throw line, racking up 15 more attempts than Milwaukee, which fueled their victory. Jerami Grant dropped a game-high 35 points, while Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 22. Game Recap NBA.com Box Score Portland struck first […]
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to salvage the final game of their three-game homestand as the Portland Trail Blazers make their annual visit to Fiserv Forum. While he won’t be playing, Damian Lillard is making the trip back to Milwaukee (per Bobby Portis) for the first time since being cut by the Bucks in the […]
The Milwaukee Bucks’ downward trend continued with their fourth straight loss, going down 129-116 to the Detroit Pistons. The win for Detroit not only extends their winning streak to 12 games, but also ends their 13-game losing streak against the Bucks. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap […]
For the first time this season, the Milwaukee Bucks’ record has fallen under .500, losing their fourth game in a row to the Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham dazzled for the Pistons, going for 29 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds to lead all scorers, while Tobias Harris added another 18 points. Ryan Rollins once again […]
Things don’t get any easier for the Milwaukee Bucks, with the East-leading Detroit Pistons in town tonight. This will be the divisional rivals’ first regular-season game against each other this season; that said, the Bucks did beat the Pistons in a preseason game. Where We’re At As has been well chronicled, the Bucks are in […]
The loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks was too much to overcome a nearly healthy Philadelphia 76ers team, losing 123-114 in overtime. This was Philly’s first win over the Bucks since March 4, 2023. It’s also just the sixth win for the 76ers over Milwaukee in the last 24 games, dating back to […]
The Milwaukee Bucks have now lost four out of their last five games after losing to the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping them to a .500 record on the year. Tyrese Maxey had himself a career performance with 54 points, nine assists, and five rebounds. Ryan Rollins tied a career high with 32 points and set a […]
The Bucks stink at defending the pick-and-roll. Any time an opponent runs the action right now, it’s basically an automatic bucket. The stats are mind-bending. Milwaukee is allowing a league-worst 64.6% roll man scoring frequency, which equates to 1.35 points per possession. For reference, the two worst transition defenses, Sacramento and Washington, are giving up […]
Following Giannis’ injury in Monday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum had two distinct paths. One was post-apocalyptic—Giannis is out long-term, and tonight’s game matters only as an opportunity for Bucks players to drive stakes into the ground and proclaim that they are a core part […]
The Bucks have come back down to earth after the electricity of the season’s opening week and a half, playing just .500 ball over their last eight games. But the momentum shifting plays? They haven’t gone anywhere. For better or worse. @ Pacers The Bucks are behind enemy lines and it is hostile—Myles Turner’s return […]
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There is finally an update on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status. After leaving Monday night’s 118-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers late in the second quarter due to a left groin strain, it was revealed this afternoon that he will only be out 1–2 weeks, with the injury being classed as low-grade. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported […]
We’re awaiting news on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MRI today after he exited last night’s game in Cleveland with a left groin strain during the late second quarter. It’s reasonable to think that the Bucks aren’t a playoff team without Giannis healthy. Just how long they have to identify as Giannis-less, we’ll soon find out. By the […]
The Milwaukee Bucks went down to the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, losing two games in a row for the first time this season. The headline from this game was obviously Giannis leaving in the second quarter with a groin complaint; the big fella was having one heck of a game before that. For the Cavs, […]
The Milwaukee Bucks fought hard against the Cleveland Cavaliers but ran out of gas when Giannis left in the second quarter with a groin injury, losing 106-118. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 24 points and five assists, while Donovan Mitchell dominated for the Cavs with 37 points and seven helpers. NBA.com Box Score Game […]