BUCKS Road trip to New Orleans not kind to Bucks BRETT MARTEL Associated Press Mar 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024 Updated Jun 21, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson took a more assertive approach to the final minutes of a close game and it paid off for the New Orleans Pelicans.kAm(:==:2>D@? 42AA65 2 ag\A@:?E A6C7@C>2?46 3J 9:EE:?8 7:G6 @7 D:I 7C66 E9C@HD :? E96 7:?2= E9C66 >:?FE6D 2?5 }6H ~C=62?D 96=5 @77 E96 |:=H2F<66 qF4<D `_f\`__ @? %9FCD52J ?:89E]k^AmkAm“x7 H6’C6 8@:?8 E@ =@D6 46CE2:? 82>6D[ H6 2E =62DE H2?E E@ 5@ :E E96 C:89E H2J[ <?@H:?8 E92E H6 8@E E96 D9@ED H6 H2?E65[” D2:5 (:==:2>D@?[ H9@ 5:5 ?@E 2EE6>AE 2 D9@E :? E96 7:?2= E9C66 >:?FE6D @7 }6H ~C=62?DV ``h\``a =@DD E@ ~<=29@>2 r:EJ @? %F6D52J ?:89E]k^Am kAm“%92E H2D E96 6>A92D:D E@?:89E 2?5 H6 H6C6 23=6 E@ 86E E96 H:?[” (:==:2>D@? 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Giannis to have leg tested after leaving in win over Celtics with record fewest free throws ever Milwaukee attempted two free throws and Boston didn't attempt any in the Bucks' 104-91 win at Fiserv Forum. Bucks lose Giannis for at least rest of regular season. Did they lose to the Magic? The Bucks announced Wednesday the two-time MVP would miss the final three games of the regular season, though his availability for the start o…
How the Bucks did at home against the LeBron-less Lakers Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell led a surprising Los Angeles comeback.
Back at full strength, Bucks rout Western Conference power Milwaukee has its preferred starting lineup on the floor Sunday for the first time since Jan. 31.
Superstar's return fuels Bucks as star sits, reserve shines The return of Giannis Antetokounmpo was a highlight, and it allowed another starter to sit, and an emerging rotational player to provide a spark.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sits out Bucks' showdown with Celtics The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player was on the injury report and missed the game against the NBA's best team.
How the Bucks did without hurting Giannis against the Suns Milwaukee leaned heavily on 3-point accuracy to beat visiting Phoenix.
How Bucks fared with one of their All-Stars sitting out Six players scored in double figures for Milwaukee on Saturday in Atlanta.
Doc Rivers says Bucks 'don't bring the necessary professionalism' to road after loss at Wizards Washington beat visiting Milwaukee 117-113 on Tuesday night despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double.
How the slumping Bucks did minus 3 key players against the Grizzlies Milwaukee's Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Patrick Beverley missed the home game vs. Memphis.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks extend Bucks' losing streak Milwaukee is in the midst of its longest skid of the season.
Giannis to have leg tested after leaving in win over Celtics with record fewest free throws ever Milwaukee attempted two free throws and Boston didn't attempt any in the Bucks' 104-91 win at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks lose Giannis for at least rest of regular season. Did they lose to the Magic? The Bucks announced Wednesday the two-time MVP would miss the final three games of the regular season, though his availability for the start o…