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Bucks vs. Wizards Player Grades: Giannis’ Herculean performance can’t overcome teamwide malaise
The Milwaukee Bucks will have to look to 2026 for their first three-game winning streak of the season, as they lost 114-113 to the Washington Wizards for the second time this month. CJ McCollum spoiled Giannis’ return to Fiserv Forum, as he nailed a mid-range jumper with one second left after the Bucks held a […]
Rapid Recap: Wizards 114, Bucks 113
Out of all teams that have given the Milwaukee Bucks trouble, the Washington Wizards have seemingly given them the most, beating Milwaukee 114-113 in their second win over the Bucks this season. CJ McCollum hit the game-winning shot with one second left, and Giannis missed at the buzzer to win it. The Bucks went the […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards Preview & Game Thread: Ending 2025 on a high?
The Milwaukee Bucks have, for the most part, done their job over the last week (or so), beating teams they should beat, which must continue tonight against the Washington Wizards in their final game of 2025. The season series currently sits at one game apiece, with the Bucks beating the Wiz on opening night, but […]
Bucks vs. Hornets Player Grades: Bobby Portis, Bucks bigs get in their bags; silence the buzz
For the first time since the fifth game of the season, the Bucks are winners of two in a row, pulling away from the Hornets in the fourth quarter to win by 10. The victory gives the Bucks a 2-1 season lead over the Hornets and concludes their five-game road trip on a positive note—winners […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 123, Hornets 113
The Milwaukee Bucks have finally won consecutive games on the back of big performances from their bigs. Portis led the way with 25 points off the bench, but it was Myles Turner who was the steady force throughout (23 points on the night) and Giannis finishing things off late that enabled the Bucks to overcome […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview & Game Thread: Taking advantage of opportunity
The Milwaukee Bucks tonight do battle with the much-improved Charlotte Hornets, who sit just below the Bucks in the standings. The season series between these teams is 1-1, with Charlotte taking the first game by double digits and the Bucks taking the second in an OT thriller. Where We’re At The Bucks have a long […]
Bucks vs. Bulls Player Grades: Ryan Rollins is clutch in Giannis’ big return
Taking out the Bulls at the United Center last night, the Bucks salvaged the second half of their back-to-back with their second road win in three games—no small feat for this year’s squad. Milwaukee has defeated Chicago in both of their matchups so far. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 112, Bulls 103
Giannis Antetokounmpo came back from an eight-game absence with a calf strain, helping the Milwaukee Bucks snap the Chicago Bulls’ five-game win streak at the United Center. The Greek Freak had 29 while Ryan Rollins stepped up in key moments to finish with 20. No Bull had more than Nikola Vucevic and Coby White, each […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Preview & Game Thread: Mid recognizes mid
The Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Chicago Bulls tonight for an epic play-in battle that may feature one Giannis Antetokounmpo. The “rivalry” series started at the Fiserv Forum last month with the Bucks emerging victorious. We’ll see if history repeats itself; it’s been a tale of two offenses recently, with the Bulls (2nd) overpowering the […]
Bucks vs. Grizzlies Player Grades: Green’s hot shooting spoiled by Porter’s volatility
22 turnovers played a major role in the Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 125-104. Jaren Jackson Jr. dominated for the Grizz, highlighted by his defensive impact (five blocks). Memphis has now beaten Milwaukee eight times in a row, going back to March 2022. Read our full summary of the game here and catch […]
Giannis expected to return tonight vs. Bulls
Good news! Eric Nehm, Bucks beat writer for The Athletic, has reported that the Bucks expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to return from his right calf strain tonight against the Chicago Bulls (pending his clearing pregame fitness testing). It is safe to assume he will be on some sort of minutes restriction as the Bucks ramp him […]
Rapid Recap: Grizzlies 125, Bucks 104
The Milwaukee Bucks fall to the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104, unable to win consecutive games since they did so in the early season. AJ Green was probably the Bucks’ best player with a season-high-tying 20 points on 6/11 from three. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks. NBA.com Box […]
Deer Diaries Episode 227: Ba Humbug
The Milwaukee Bucks keep finding ways to put themselves on the naughty list. Prior to Tuesday’s win against the Pacers, Kyle and Jack discussed their two losses to the Raptors and Timberwolves and how the Bucks are struggling on offense in various ways. Then they discuss Giannis’ new injury update and how the extended absence […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview & Game Thread: The start of something better?
The Milwaukee Bucks, fresh off a win over the Indiana Pacers, have a solid opportunity to win two games in a row for the first time in since they beat the Knicks and Warriors when they face the Memphis Grizzlies. Would they be tipped to win? Maybe not, but it’s certainly within their capabilities. This […]
Bucks vs. Pacers Player Grades: Ryan gets rollin’ and Porter gets scootin’ as Bucks out-pace Indiana
The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column after a convincing 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Bucks held the Pacers scoreless for nearly three minutes to start the second, building a double-digit lead from which they wouldn’t look back (despite the inevitable Pacers run […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 111, Pacers 94
The Milwaukee Bucks took the second of four over the Indiana Pacers, 111-94, in a (mostly) uneventful game in which they led wire-to-wire to end their eight-game road losing streak. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 24 points, five assists, six boards, and three steals. T.J. McConnell led the Pacers with 16 points and […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Who should be playing more? Who should be playing less?
A hot-button topic in recent weeks has been how Doc Rivers has allocated minutes in the absence of Giannis and since Kevin Porter Jr. returned. The main issues fans have (including myself) are in the backcourt and frontcourt, particularly with regard to two younger Bucks. Instead of giving you my two cents, I’ll just provide […]
Momentum Moments: Vol. 4
No Giannis. Reduced expectations. Fewer games. All of this has to mean less pain, right? Don’t be so sure. Over the past fortnight, the Bucks have learned otherwise. And so have we. vs. 76ers There’s energy to begin this one. Ryan Rollins opens the Bucks’ scoring with a fast-break dunk off a precarious pass from […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Preview & Game Thread: Turner grudge match, round 2
Editor’s note: As you can see from the title, game threads will no longer be posted in The Feed; they will be combined with game previews from now on. The Milwaukee Bucks play the Indiana Pacers in their second matchup of the season tonight, with the Pacers playing on the second night of a back-to-back. […]
Actually, Chris Paul does make sense for the Bucks
Upon recent news that the Bucks may be interested in Chris Paul, Jack wrote why that probably wouldn’t be a good idea in terms of an on-court and locker room fit. I agree with that 100%, but the I think Bucks should still trade for CP3 since it could net them a second-round pick from […]
Bucks vs. Timberwolves Player Grades: Kevin Porter Jr., Bucks can’t hold on, fumble big lead against Wolves
The Bucks looked like a different team in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading the entire way, and held a 16-point lead early in the third quarter. But a 23-2 Timberwolves run flipped the game on its head, and the Bucks ended up losers for the third game in a row (and the […]
Rapid Recap: Timberwolves 103, Bucks 100
Milwaukee Bucks lost a close one to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-100 due to a dud of a third quarter. Kevin Porter Jr. nearly notched a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Anthony Edwards led the home team with an identical 24 points. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap Bobby celebrated his return to […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview: Into the fray
The Milwaukee Bucks (11-17) open a five-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-10) tonight, a stretch that could very well make or break their season. After a shellacking by the Brooklyn Nets, the Bucks were better against the Toronto Raptors but still unable to get over the hump, falling 111-105. They’ll need every bit […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Most fans don’t want the Bucks to tank yet
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about team direction, rumors that the Bucks are looking to buy, and engaged in some blame placement. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
Bucks vs. Raptors Player Grades: Big nights from Portis and Turner go unrewarded in close loss
The hits keep on coming for the Milwaukee Bucks, as they couldn’t win their second-to-last home game of December, losing to the Toronto Raptors 111-105. Even with good offensive games from a couple of bigs, Milwaukee couldn’t get back over the hump to complete the comeback. Read our full summary of the game here and […]
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