Damian Lillard’s 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard’s sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their playoff opener. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Sunday while Antetokounmpo watched from the bench. “I don’t think that it’s all on …

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Bucks’ up-and-down season reaching low point just before the playoffs

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks’ roller coaster season has hit its nadir with the playoffs less than two weeks away. The Bucks have lost four straight games and six of their past seven. They’re 15-17 under coach Doc Rivers after going 32-14 before his arrival. Although Milwaukee (47-31) has a one-game lead over the …

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Bucks business strategist Matt Pazaras lives with multiple sclerosis

Bucks executive to guest bartend to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Society Bucks business strategist Matt Pazaras, who has MS, will guest bartend at Blu Tender Tuesday at the Pfister to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. One minute Matt Pazaras was working on the business side of the NBA, walking through the stands of the arena, when …

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Giannis and Lillard combine for 54 as Bucks beat 76ers 119-98

Giannis, Doc Rivers and Bobby Portis speak on Bucks win over the 76ers Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers and Bobby Portis speak on Bucks 119-98 win over the 76ers on Feb. 25, 2024. PHILADELPHIA – In the early hours of Saturday morning, after the Milwaukee Bucks had won a very late game against the Minnesota Timberwolves …

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Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers’ return to Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Sunday in Doc Rivers’ return to Philadelphia. Rivers was fired by Philadelphia after last season. He coached the 76ers from 2020-23, never getting past the second round of the playoffs, and Sunday was 12th …

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Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks blown out 135-95 by Cavaliers.

Adrian Griffin, Damian Lillard speak after Bucks’ 135-95 loss to Cavs Adrian Griffin and Damian Lillard speak on the Bucks’ 135-95 loss to the Cavaliers on Jan. 17, 2024. CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers won their sixth game in a row by snapping the Milwaukee Bucks’ three-game winning streak with a 135-95 victory Wednesday night …

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