Posts Tagged ‘Giannis Antetokounmpo’
Brogdon out, Smart could play, as Bucks look to go up 3-1 at The Garden
BOSTON — Last season, neither team won on the road. The first-round playoff matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics went seven games and the home team won them…
Read MoreHeading into Game 2, Antetokounmpo says no big changes, after 22-point blowout to Celtics
If it’s up to Giannis Antetokounmpo, nothing changes heading into Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with the Boston Celtics. Despite a 22-point blowout at home, the 24-year-old MVP…
Read MoreRockets, Bucks seek to avoid falling into 2-0 holes
The MVP front-runners are in some trouble. It’s a virtual certainty that either Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo or Houston’s reigning MVP James Harden will win the coveted award this season. And…
Read MoreGiannis scores playoff career-high 41, does this (watch video) and the Bucks are out of the first round since 2001
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41, had nine rebounds, four blocks, three assists and Andre Drummond couldn’t do anything about this. In the “who should be the MVP?” race, James Harden couldn’t…
Read MoreBucks, Rockets have shot to sweep Pistons and Jazz on road
DETROIT (AP) — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston’s James Harden were this season’s leading NBA MVP candidates . In their latest playoff games, the superstars had relatively lackluster performances and…
Read MoreThe field is set: NBA matchups for 2019 playoffs finalized
MIAMI (AP) — The last spot in the NBA playoffs went to the Detroit Pistons. Their reward: A series against MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The drama…
Read MoreBucks get Blake, Pistons in first round of NBA playoffs
Just before Thursday’s regular-season finale, the Milwaukee Bucks found out who they would get in the first round of the NBA playoffs. In what was basically a formality, the Bucks…
Read MoreThe season is winding down, and it’s time to talk NBA awards
Take a look at the five highest-scoring seasons in NBA history. — Wilt Chamberlain scored 4,029 points in 1961-62. — Chamberlain scored 3,586 in 1962-63. — Michael Jordan scored 3,041…
Read MoreBucks clinch best record in NBA with win over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo helped Milwaukee lock up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with another MVP-worthy performance. Antetokounmpo outdueled fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid, finishing with…
Read MoreSHAQ ON GIANNIS: "The kid is better than me at 24."
In his latest podcast, Shaquille O’Neal had high praise for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Shaq had already handed the “Superman” nickname to the 24-year-old forward. Now, he’s adding to it. “He’s better…
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