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Rapid Recap: Bucks 122, Hornets 121

The Milwaukee Bucks edged out the Charlotte Hornets 122-121 in a thrilling clutch-time finish tonight. Giannis, who slammed home the game-winning dunk, led all scorers with 30 points, while Ryan Rollins added 29. The Hornets were led by Kon Knueppel, who had 26, and Miles Bridges with 25. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap The Hornets […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Bucks interested in Michael Porter Jr.

Amid reports that they’re looking to buy ahead of next month’s trade deadline, recent intel from both Sam Amick of The Athletic and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line suggests that the Bucks are in on Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., according to league sources. Milwaukee is “monitoring” the 27-year-old former NBA champion’s situation in […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads