The Milwaukee Bucks have shown here and there how good they really are. Their recent 140-129 win over the Phoenix Suns, which they did without Giannis Antetokounmpo, was an example of how lethal they can be when everything is clicking.
A lot is riding on the shoulders of All-Star guard Damian Lillard. Initially seen as the potential missing piece of the puzzle for the Milwaukee Bucks, the California native has had a rollercoaster of a season.
Having a veteran wingman with championship experience as your third option can be considered a luxury in the NBA. For Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, that's exactly what he has in Khris Middleton.
The Milwaukee Bucks are celebrating the long-awaited return of veteran shotmaker Khris Middleton to the lineup. After missing 16 straight contests because of a sprained ankle, the 12-year veteran recently suited up against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, contributing 22 points and seven assists in a 140-129 victory.
At first they were lost, now they are found At first, the Milwaukee Bucks were, like, so done having gone 1-3 on their road trip to the Golden State. Then the team returned home, won two games, and wouldn’t you know it!
The Milwaukee Bucks are seen as a genuine contender to emerge from the Eastern Conference. However, their struggles throughout the regular season mean they will have a point to prove once the postseason gets underway.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the hotter teams in the NBA since the All-Star Break. After a tough start to the Doc Rivers era in Milwaukee, the Bucks have gone 9-3 since the break.
If the Bucks plan on competing for a championship, head coach Doc Rivers must find a way to get his two best players to coexist on the court.
The Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious against the Phoenix Suns with a score of 140-129 during Sunday’s NBA action, even without the presence of their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis has heard all the talk about his performance dip this season. But rather than respond with frustration or excuses, he has used it as motivation to improve.
The Milwaukee Bucks' chances to seal a top-two finish at the Eastern Conference have gained a major boost coming from a significantly looming absence of a star player from a rival playoff team.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton didn’t look rusty at all in his first NBA game in over a month. Middleton finished with 22 points and seven assists against the Phoenix Suns yesterday (3/17).
When healthy, the Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA. That has been the issue for Doc Rivers’ squad in recent weeks, however. They have not had their regular lineup on the court, which has presented some difficulties.
Three-pointers rained on Sunday for the Milwaukee Bucks, who made 24 trifectas while dominating the Phoenix Suns 140-129. Damian Lillard and Malik Beasley were big factors in the hot three-pointer shooting night.
On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks probably weren’t expected to win their matchup vs the Phoenix Suns after the news broke that they would be without superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for the nationally televised afternoon affair.
In a defining moment, Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis delivered an emphatic response to his critics on the court, in what was arguably a career-defining performance against the Phoenix Suns.
The Milwaukee Bucks have two of the best players in NBA history, and so there are naturally huge expectations on them. One-time champion Kendrick Perkins reminded them of the pressure they are on during their showdown with the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Milwaukee didn’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo inside against the Phoenix Suns. So they destroyed the Suns from the outside instead.
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez believes the team is better off for changing head coaches. Not just because of the difference between Doc Rivers and Adrian Griffin’s ideas, many of which will be seen on the court.
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