BUCKS Bucks bench shares responsibility for struggles this season enewman Dec 26, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Milwaukee Bucks' bench hasn't been very good this season.kAmxEVD ?@E E96 @?=J C62D@? E92E E96 qF4<D W`a\`gX 92G6 DECF88=65[ 3FE :E 5@6D?VE 96=A 2? 2:=:?8 7C2?49:D6 E92E E96J 42?VE C6=J @? 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Kevin Porter Jr. helps Bucks snap losing streak with road win over rivals The Bucks, playing their seventh consecutive game without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, were able to pull out a much-needed victory on th…
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Grizzlies star's return helps hand reeling Bucks another loss AJ Green matched his season high for Milwaukee with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent a fourth loss in the last five games.
Bucks forward listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game in Chicago Giannis Antetokounmpo's journey toward returning from injury took another step as Milwaukee got set to face the Bulls on the road.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's return helps lift Bucks to road victory over rivals Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence to help snap Chicago's five-game winning streak.Â
Bucks end road strip strong with 1st back-to-back wins since October Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 24 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury to help Milwaukee close out the Hornets in Charlotte.Â
Veteran forward thriving as 'emotional leader', productive 6th man for Bucks A transition back to a bench role has only amplified the impact of an energetic forward who is providing the spark Milwaukee needs heading into 2026.Â
