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Cavs to be without multiple key players in matchup with Bucks

The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of their best wins of the season as they held the New York Knicks to under 100 points on Tuesday. Many of the players who contributed to that win won’t be available for their game the following evening against the Milwaukee Bucks. In total, Cleveland will be without at least […]

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview & Game Thread: The lid is off

The Milwaukee Bucks are officially back! After a stirring fourth quarter performance that saw the Bucks come out 128-117 victors over the Miami Heat, the Bucks get right back into game action tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be the sides’ third matchup of the season, with the Cavaliers winners of both so far. […]

Bucks vs. Heat Player Grades: Rollins and Porter get Milwaukee back on track

The Milwaukee Bucks put their disappointing loss to the Toronto Raptors in the rear-view mirror last night, taking down the Miami Heat 128-117. The Bucks’ defense shut the door on Miami, holding them to six points in the final six minutes of regulation. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute […]

Heat fall short to Bucks 128-117 and snap three-game win streak

The Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks, who has still be sidelined with a long term calf injury, handed the Miami Heat their first post All-Star break loss 128-117 on Tuesday night. Miami was in this game throughout until being outscored 39-24 in a fourth quarter collapse. They were unable to get the necessary defensive stops and the […] The post Heat fall short to Bucks 128-117 and snap three-game win streak appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Heat 117

The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column after a disappointing loss in their last game, beating the Miami Heat 128-117. Kevin Porter Jr. led all scorers with 32 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis also chipped in 21 each. Norman Powell scored 26 for the Heat.  NBA.com Box […]

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (31-27) @ Milwaukee Bucks (24-31)

  This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!   Injury Report: Milwaukee Bucks: Miami Heat:   Starting 5: Milwaukee Bucks: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (31-27) @ Milwaukee Bucks (24-31) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

GAME PREVIEW: Heat looking to extend win streak with matchup in Milwaukee

Post All-Star break has already been treating a near fully healthy Miami Heat team well. They are coming off their third straight win, including two wins in a back-to-back leg over this past weekend. Miami is now entering a Tuesday night matchup with a road outing against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat are currently sporting […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat looking to extend win streak with matchup in Milwaukee appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Should Pete Nance be converted?

Two-way forward Pete Nance is in the second season of his two-way deal with Milwaukee and has impressed since joining the rotation last month. He’s shooting a bonkers 51% from three on 49 attempts, good for 58.8% from the floor, to go along with solid defense. That’s just five points per game over 25 contests […]

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Preview & Game Thread: If/then

After a downer against the Toronto Raptors, the Bucks are back at it tonight against the Miami Heat—one of the core four teams they hope to displace in the standings. Four games back in the loss column (seven in the win), the Bucks’ margin for error is slim, meaning tonight’s game carries extra weight. It’ll […]

Wisconsin Herd Weekly Recap: Dark days

The Wisconsin Herd weighs in as one of the worst teams in the G League. They boast a 7-16 record, good for second-worst in the Eastern Conference. They have no exciting rookie prospects, have virtually no chance of a playoff push, and sent no players to All-Star weekend. This weekly column will keep Bucks fans informed […]

Rapid Recap: Raptors 122, Bucks 94

The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t extend their win streak to a season high of four games, dropping their third game of the season to the Toronto Raptors. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. each had 21 points, with the latter adding 10 assists for a double-double.  Immanuel Quickley led all players with 32 points and nine […]

Raptors take season series with dominant victory over Bucks

If you sat down to watch the Toronto Raptors game today hoping for a feel-good win after a disappointing and frustrating Canadian Men’s hockey game, you’re not alone. Although they were down early, they rallied to deliver a decisive 122-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, now with two straight wins and remaining undefeated since the […]

The Toronto Raptors should lean into their Canadian hockey identity

The entire country of Canada will have an early start to their sports viewing experience on Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors could surely benefit from leaning into the hockey pride sweeping the nation.  After the Olympic gold medal game between Canada and the United States, the Raptors are set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Milwaukee Bucks Poll: Majority of fans want to push for playoffs

In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you about tanking for a higher draft choice versus trying to make the postseason, plus solicited a few opinions on the newest Bucks. Here are the highlights: Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.

Bucks vs. Pelicans Player Grades: Too easy in the Big Easy as three Bucks drop 25+

Fresh of the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks continued their resurgence, running away with it against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was the Bucks’ triumvirate at guard that led the way, with Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., and Cam Thomas each going for 25-plus points in a game that offered strong performances across the board. […]

Rapid Recap: Bucks 139, Pelicans 118

The Milwaukee Bucks put on a show coming out of the break, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks on both ends, dropping 27 points (on a career-high seven threes), six assists, four steals, and two blocks. Special mention to Kevin Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas, who dropped a combined 52 […]

Rapid Recap: Bucks 139, Pelicans 118

The Milwaukee Bucks put on a show coming out of the break, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks on both ends, racking up 27 points (on a career-high seven threes), six assists, four steals, and two blocks. Special mention to Kevin Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas, who dropped a combined […]

How the Bucks’ draft odds inform the tanking debate

Tonight, the Bucks play the Pelicans in The Big Easy. As you might be aware, New Orleans has the right to swap their first-round pick in this June’s draft with Milwaukee’s, thanks to 2020’s Jrue Holiday trade. They won’t actually receive that pick because the most favorable of the Bucks’ and Pelicans’ picks will go […]

Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview & Game Thread: Forget the pick

With the NBA trade deadline long gone and All-Star weekend now over with, it’s officially the tail end of the season and the Milwaukee Bucks ramp it back up tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center—God bless America! Last time these teams played, the Bucks were in the quandary of needing to […]

How Ousmane Dieng fits in with the Milwaukee Bucks

In a three-team trade with the Suns and the Bulls at the NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired forward Ousmane Dieng, jettisoning Amir Coffey and Cole Anthony. It was the third time in 24 hours before the deadline that Dieng had been traded. He was sent to Charlotte for Mason Plumlee, before being shipped […]

What happened to the Bucks’ once-prolific three-guard lineup? Part 2

Late in the 2024–25 campaign, the Bucks featured a three-guard look that was quite effective, even in the playoffs: Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr., Giannis, and Bobby Portis. It was so intriguing that many fans thought the answer this year would be to replace Portis with newcomer Myles Turner and run with […]

Twitter Gold: Giannis Compliments Knueppel

In last summer’s NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg went first to Dallas, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper second to San Antonio, Baylor’s V.J. Edgecombe third to Philly and Flagg’s Duke teammate Kon Knueppel fourth to Charlotte. In retrospect, San Antonio might have made a mistake. He would have been a great fit with Victor Wembanyama and more importantly, […]

What happened to the Bucks’ once-prolific three-guard lineup? Part 1

In the Bucks’ third preseason game, not only did Giannis make his preseason debut, but so did the starting lineup of Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr., and Myles Turner around the two-time MVP. Playing these three guards together is curious, and a bit unconventional: Trent and Green have (or at least had, […]