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Giann… Lopez and Bucks seeking 2-0 lead over Raptors
When the season started, everyone knew the Eastern Conference would have a new king. LeBron James left Cleveland, having taken his talents to Los Angeles. And even Milwaukee star Giannis…
Read MoreGAME 1 BUCKS-RAPTORS: Kawhi Leonard vs. … Brook Lopez?
Some quick observations from the Milwaukee Bucks 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. BUCKS — Brook Lopez • The Bucks were down…
Read MoreBucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Down for most of the game, clearly rusty at times after nearly a full week off, the Milwaukee Bucks looked very much like a team in trouble.…
Read MoreTONIGHT: Bucks, Raptors to begin deciding Eastern Conference title
There’s a one-name superstar on either side: Giannis and Kawhi. There’s a Milwaukee franchise that hasn’t been to the NBA Finals in 45 years, opposite a Toronto franchise that has…
Read MoreNew Orleans wins "Zion lottery," but Davis appears to still want out
CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson has never been to New Orleans. That may be changing very soon. The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery…
Read MoreLeonard and the Raptors visit Milwaukee to start conference finals
Toronto Raptors (58-24, second in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. on…
Read MoreDraft lottery may decide Williamson’s first NBA stop
CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson’s immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some…
Read MoreNBA conference finals preview capsules
Capsule previews of the Eastern Conference and Western Conference finals: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 MILWAUKEE BUCKS (60-22, 8-1) vs. No. 2 TORONTO RAPTORS (58-24, 8-4) Season series: Milwaukee, 3-1 Schedule:…
Read MoreBucks have Milwaukee dreaming of first title since ’71
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hunter Trimmel couldn’t give away his season tickets to Milwaukee Bucks games five years ago. Losing season after season made the Bucks almost an afterthought in Wisconsin,…
Read MoreRAPTORS-BUCKS: A repeat of 2017 playoff matchup but, this time, Milwaukee doesn't have Dellavedova
It’s hard to say if the Milwaukee Bucks are in a better position to get to the NBA Finals, now that Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer beater finally went through the net.…
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