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Bucks Injury Report: Giannis upgraded to questionable
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Is it time to move on from Doc Rivers?
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 […]
Bucks vs. Trail Blazers Player Grades: Bobby Portis and Cole Anthony can’t carry struggling starters
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 […]
Rapid Recap: Trail Blazers 115, Bucks 103
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview: Looking for a win
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 […]
Bucks vs. Pistons Player Grades: Detroit’s physical defense stymies Bobby Portis and Co.
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 […]
Rapid Recap: Pistons 129, Bucks 116
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons Preview: The going gets tougher
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 […]
Bucks vs. 76ers Player Grades: Ryan Rollins’ career day spoiled in third straight loss
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 […]
Rapid Recap: 76ers 123, Bucks 114
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 have a pick-and-roll defense problem
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview: Hold the fort
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 […]
Momentum Moments: Vol. 2
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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When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
Giannis to miss 1–2 weeks with groin strain
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Is the Bucks’ season turning for the worse?
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 […]
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Grades: Giannis’ terrific start sullied by injury
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, […]
Rapid Recap: Cavaliers 118, Bucks 106
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 […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview: An Erie déjà vu
The Milwaukee Bucks take a short road trip to Ohio to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. The Bucks lost a close contest there earlier this season and will look to even the season series before their Milwaukee matches. Where We’re At Thank goodness the Bucks didn’t play yesterday and don’t play tomorrow. […]
Bucks vs. Lakers Player Grades: Kyle Kuzma’s and Myles Turner’s rough offensive nights lead to blowout loss
The Milwaukee Bucks dropped the second leg of their back-to-back for the second time this season, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-95. Los Angeles beat Milwaukee for the first time since the 2023–24 season, after getting swept in the two-game series last season. Read our full summary of the game here and catch […]
Rapid Recap: Lakers 119, Bucks 95
Even though their opponents were without LeBron James, the Milwaukee Bucks were blown out by the Los Angeles Lakers on the second night of a back-to-back. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had five assists—the only Buck to score over 15 points. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves combined for 66 points and […]
Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Fans want change to starting wings
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about the starting lineup, Myles Turner, and the Bucks’ biggest issue through a dozen games. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview: A chance to prove the doubters wrong
Following an OT win last night, the Bucks back up tonight against one of the NBA’s top teams in the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be the teams’ first time matching up this season, but the Bucks had the wood over LA last year, going 2-0. Where We’re At As I mentioned, the Bucks secured […]
Bucks vs. Hornets Player Grades: Kyle Kuzma’s 29 points and Giannis’ 18 assists lead Bucks over Hornets
The Milwaukee Bucks got their lick back, taking down the Charlotte Hornets to improve to 2-0 in NBA Cup group play, 147-134, after losing on Wednesday in Charlotte without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast Bucks In Six Minutes below. Player […]
Rapid Recap: Bucks 147, Hornets 134 (OT)
The Milwaukee Bucks remain undefeated in NBA Cup play through 10 games, beating the Charlotte Hornets in overtime, 147-134. Kyle Kuzma had his best game as a Buck, going for 29 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while Giannis ended with 25 points, 18 assists, and seven rebounds. Rookie Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges each […]
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