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Drama, 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 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 MoreLopez drops eight 3s to lead Bucks past Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Brook Lopez had a career-high eight 3-pointers and 28 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks snap an eight-game skid in Denver by beating the Nuggets 121-114 on…
Read MoreENOUGH: Bucks, Clippers pay tribute to Thousand Oaks shooting victims, decry gun violence
Before Saturday’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers, there was a moment of silence to remember the victims of the recent bar shootings in Thousand Oaks. Both…
Read MoreCurry injured, Bucks snap Warriors’ 8-game win streak
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry has counted on staying healthy after injuries limited him to 51 games last season. Everything was going according to plan for the Golden State…
Read MoreMcCollum drops 40 on Bucks
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 40 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Milwaukee 118-103 on Tuesday night, handing the Bucks their second loss in 10 games this…
Read MoreWolves fall to 0-6 on road, after loss to Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers withstood “Fourth Quarter Jimmy” Butler and improved to 4-1 at home. Tobias Harris scored 22 points, Lou Williams added 20 and Los Angeles defeated…
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