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Bucks upgrade G Damian Lillard to questionable for Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard, who hasn't played since March 18 due to a blood clot, has been upgraded to questionable for Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the host Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.,The Bucks announced Lillard's status on Monday's injury report as questionab...
Pacers prepare for Bucks’ response in Game 2
Moments after Indiana finished a dominant win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was already looking ahead.,The Pacers never trailed after taking the lead early in the first quarter, but Carlisle cautioned his team about beco...
Pacers outclass Bucks in series opener
Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam combined for 27 points in a run-away first half, Tyrese Haliburton directed a high-efficiency offense with a game-high 12 assists and the Indiana Pacers opened their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a 117-98 thumping of the visiting Milwaukee B...
Report: Bucks' Damian Lillard targeting Game 2 or 3 return
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, who missed the final 14 games of the regular season due to a medical issue, could return for Game 2 or 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, ESPN reported Saturday.,Lillard, 34, was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his righ...
Pacers open quest for first NBA title vs. familiar Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks won the season series and have the greater postseason experience, but the Indiana Pacers hold the home-court advantage when the rivals tip off an Eastern Conference first-round best-of-seven playoff series Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis.,The Pacers earned the No. 4 seed in th...
Bucks' Damian Lillard off medication, but no timeline set for return
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has been cleared for full basketball activity, the team announced Thursday.,He had been treated for deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and was taking blood-thinning medication, forcing him to sit out the final 14 games of the regular season. The team sai...
Pat Connaughton's career day guides Bucks past Pistons
Pat Connaughton saved 10 of his career-high 43 points for overtime, Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 22 in just 12 minutes and the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the visiting Detroit Pistons 140-133 on Sunday afternoon in a meaningless regular-season finale that took a back seat to Malik Beasley's pursuit of t...
Upstart Pistons face final regular-season test against Bucks
While their first playoff appearance since 2019 is set in stone, the Detroit Pistons visit Milwaukee on Sunday looking to get one back on the Bucks to wrap up the regular season.,Despite losing to Milwaukee 125-119 on Friday, Detroit (44-37) will be seeded sixth in the Eastern Conference for the pos...
Bucks clinch Eastern Conference's No. 5 seed by edging Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks clinched the Eastern Conference's No. 5 seed in the playoffs with a 125-119 win over the host Detroit Pistons on Friday night.,Bobby Portis had 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and...
Pistons, Bucks open two-game set with seeding on line
The Detroit Pistons thrived in a playoff-style atmosphere on Thursday. Their last two regular-season games could have postseason implications as well.,Detroit faces the Milwaukee Bucks in back-to-back games on Friday and Sunday.,The first of those games will be held in Detroit, with the rematch in M...
Bucks take down Pelicans, extend win streak to 6
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the host Milwaukee Bucks pulled away from the New Orleans Pelicans 136-111 on Thursday night.,Antetokounmpo fell five assists short of what would have been his fourth straight triple-double, but the Bucks (46-34) still won their sixth consecuti...
Bucks rally from down 24 in 4th to stun Wolves
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks stormed back from a 24-point deficit in the fourth quarter to post a 110-103 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.,Kevin Porter Jr. added 21 points off the benc...
Bucks come back from down 24 in 4th to beat Timberwolves
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks stormed back from a 24-point deficit in the fourth quarter to post a 110-103 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.,Kevin Porter Jr. added 21 points off the benc...
Bobby Portis returns from suspension as Bucks host Timberwolves
Bobby Portis returns just in time for the Milwaukee Bucks to gear up for a playoff run.,Portis is expected to take the court when the Bucks (44-34) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) on Tuesday night. It is the first game in which he's eligible to play since completing a 25-game suspension for ...
No Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Bucks still edge Pelicans
Gary Trent Jr. scored 29 points, Brook Lopez and Ryan Rollins had double-doubles and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks held off the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107 on Sunday night.,Lopez finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots, and Rollins had 14 points, 10 assists and four steals.,Kevin...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks bid to stay hot in clash vs. Pelicans
The Milwaukee Bucks have had quite a week.,They had historic performances twice in three days, then rallied from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Heat 121-115 in overtime in Miami on Saturday night.,The Bucks (43-34) clinched a playoff berth Saturday and moved into the No. 5 s...
Triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks subdue Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 24 to help the Milwaukee Bucks win an overtime battle against the host Miami Heat 121-115 on Saturday night.,Antetokounmpo had a triple-double for Milwaukee (43-34), which won its third in a row, with 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Porte...
Bucks ride historic triple-double into final game vs. Heat
Two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference face off on Saturday as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the host Miami Heat.,The Bucks (42-34) come in off a thrilling 126-113 comeback victory in Philadelphia on Thursday, their second win in a row after four straight losses.,They did...
Giannis Antetokoumpo's 35-20-17 night powers Bucks past 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo put forth a monster triple-double with 35 points, a career-high 20 assists and 17 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-113 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,It was the first 30-15-15 game in Antetokounmpo's career and, according to the Bucks, the fi...
Bucks look to complete season sweep of 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks head back out on the road as they begin a three-game trip against the host Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.,Milwaukee (41-34) comes in having just snapped a four-game losing skid with a 133-123 win over the Phoenix Suns at home on Tuesday. ,With Damian Lillard still out, Gia...