BUCKS Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press Mar 21, 2025 Mar 21, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × "Staying ready at all times," Bronny James on the key in setting new career highs in depleted loss to Bucks Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 on Thursday night.kAmv2CJ %C6?E yC] 925 ab A@:?ED @77 E96 36?49[ zJ=6 zFK>2 25565 a_ 2?5 E96 qF4<D DH6AE E96 D62D@? 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"Staying ready at all times," Bronny James on the key in setting new career highs in depleted loss to Bucks "Staying ready at all times," Bronny James on the key in setting new career highs in depleted loss to Bucks
Even without Stephen Curry, Warriors handle Bucks with ease Jimmy Butler had 24 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists as Golden State, playing without Stephen Curry, beat Milwaukee 104-93 on Tuesday night.
Bucks' Jericho Sims likely to miss rest of regular season after undergoing thumb surgery Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery Monday morning to repair a torn lig…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder rout Bucks Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 52nd career triple-double, but it wasn't enough as Oklahom…
Next chapter in budding Bucks-Pacers rivalry could take place in playoffs again The Pacers eliminated the Bucks 4-2 in the opening round last season before going on to reach the East finals.
Bucks take big lead, hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119 After trailing 105-84 with 11 minutes left, Indiana made a frantic comeback and cut Milwaukee’s lead to 122-119 on Andrew Nembhard’s 3-pointer…
Bucks withstand 45-point effort by Lakers star to end 3-game skid Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and Milwaukee got back on track at home with a victory over the short-hande…
Giannis Antetokounmpo's double-double leads as Bucks rally past Kings Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds as Milwaukee rallied from 14 down in the third quarter to beat Sacramento 114-108 on Satur…
Devin Booker's clutch jumper with 2.4 seconds left lifts Suns over Bucks Milwaukee's Brook Lopez missed a turnaround jumper at the buzzer that could have tied it, ending a frantic final stretch.
No Giannis, no Dame, no chance for Bucks against Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Denver to a 127-117 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
Bucks set team record for field-goal percentage in victory over Suns Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks relied on a team-record shooting performance to snap a four-game skid by winnin…
