BUCKS Veteran forward thriving as 'emotional leader', productive 6th man for Bucks enewman Jan 3, 2026 Jan 3, 2026 Updated Jul 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If the Milwaukee Bucks have a resolution for 2026, it might be to play in a way that mimics two of their final three games of 2025.kAm%96 qF4<D W`d\a_X 76== k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^?32^3F4<D^2CE:4=60e7b_eacc\`heb\c55e\gh_g\bg_6b75_he55]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm``c\``b E@ E96 (2D9:?8E@? 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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. 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 bench shares responsibility for struggles this season Milwaukee's got a litany of issues leading to its losing record through 30 games. Part of the problem, though, is that the second unit is not … Bucks lose to Wizards on buzzer beater by C.J. McCollum Milwaukee failed to win its third consecutive game, and is still seeking such a streak for the first time this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo slams home alley oop in final seconds to seal comeback Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Milwaukee the lead for good. Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks' victory over Kings Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a victory over the Sacramento Kings. Bucks president stepping down after 12 years Peter Feigin oversaw Milwaukee's 2021 championship and plenty of other developments in his time with the team ahead of Monday's announcement. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks finding right balance amid development of young guards Giannis Antetokounmpo is used to being the center of Milwaukee's offense. But with a young, talented backcourt trying to find its footing, the…
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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.
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.
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 bench shares responsibility for struggles this season Milwaukee's got a litany of issues leading to its losing record through 30 games. Part of the problem, though, is that the second unit is not …
Bucks lose to Wizards on buzzer beater by C.J. McCollum Milwaukee failed to win its third consecutive game, and is still seeking such a streak for the first time this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo slams home alley oop in final seconds to seal comeback Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Milwaukee the lead for good.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks' victory over Kings Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Bucks president stepping down after 12 years Peter Feigin oversaw Milwaukee's 2021 championship and plenty of other developments in his time with the team ahead of Monday's announcement.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks finding right balance amid development of young guards Giannis Antetokounmpo is used to being the center of Milwaukee's offense. But with a young, talented backcourt trying to find its footing, the…
