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Season-high scoring for Antetokounmpo helps hold off Bulls
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo kept doing his thing for the Milwaukee Bucks. But he still needed a helping hand from teammate Khris Middleton, who sank a clutch 3-pointer with…
Read MoreThe Bucks lost but Pat Connaughton did do this
Here are the game recaps for Giannis and the team: The best from the Greek Freak tonight: 20 PTS | 13 REB | 9 AST pic.twitter.com/C7sDOtwQkW — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks)…
Read MoreAbout a quarter completed, NBA season is tough to explain
Under the former NBA schedule, the first month of the season would just be coming to a close this week. The earlier start that the league went to last year,…
Read MoreDrama, the long ball center of early season NBA intrigue
There has been some early tinkering to lineups, a few hiccups and lots of drama to start the NBA season. None of the league’s final four teams from last season…
Read MoreGreek prosecutor investigates TV slur against basketballer
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor is investigating televised remarks made by a sport commentator who allegedly called black basketball player Thanasis Antetokounmpo an “ape.” Takis Tsoukalas made the…
Read MoreEven in Year 16, LeBron James refusing to slow down
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James stopped worrying about his place in history long ago. His legacy has been secure for years. The argument about where he ranks, whether or not…
Read MoreAntetokounmpo, Bledsoe lead Bucks past Nuggets
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and Eric Bledsoe added 22, including two late 3-pointers, as the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 17-point, first-half deficit to down the Denver…
Read MoreGiannis scores 31 but Grizzlies' 1-2 punch was better
MILWAUKEE (AP) — In a game of runs between teams with contrasting styles, Memphis made the last, defining push. Marc Gasol scored 29 points, Mike Conley added 26 and the…
Read MoreNo Jimmy, no problem, as Towns, Wiggins shine for Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are the main men in Minnesota again, and on Wednesday night they gave the Timberwolves exactly what they needed for a big…
Read MoreSource: Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from Minnesota
Jimmy Butler has his wish: He’s out of Minnesota. And just like that, Philadelphia has a new Big Three — one that could make serious noise in the Eastern Conference.…
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